possible
possible Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Able to be done, achieved, or put into practice within the limits of available resources or circumstances.
"With modern technology, working remotely from another continent is entirely possible."
Capable of existing, happening, or being true without contradicting facts, logic, or natural laws, though not certain.
"It is possible that the flight will be delayed due to the heavy fog."
Having the potential or suitability to become or be chosen for a specified role, purpose, or state.
"The committee interviewed three possible candidates for the director position."
• noun
A person or thing that has the potential to be chosen, used, or considered as a candidate or option.
"After reviewing the applications, she sorted them into two piles of probables and possibles."
The highest score obtainable in a competition or test, especially in target shooting or archery.
"The marksman scored a possible in the final round of the tournament."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Possible' is an absolute adjective denoting whether something can happen or exist in principle, whereas 'probable' indicates that something is likely to happen. In standard usage, 'possible' often follows a superlative or words like 'all' and 'every' to mean the greatest degree achievable (e.g., 'the best possible outcome').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'possible', from Latin 'possibilis' ('that may be done'), derived from 'posse' ('to be able'), a contraction of 'potis' ('able, powerful') and 'esse' ('to be').