Definitions for possible
ˈpɒs ə bəlpos·si·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 7 votes

1. possiblenoun

   something that can be done

   "politics is the art of the possible"

2. possibleadjective

   an applicant who might be suitable

3. possibleadjective

   capable of happening or existing

   "a breakthrough may be possible next year"; "anything is possible"; "warned of possible consequences"

4. potential, possibleadjective

   existing in possibility

   "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. possiblenoun

   A possible one

2. possiblenoun

   A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

   Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.

3. possiblenoun

   A particular event that may happen.

4. possibleadjective

   Able but not certain to happen; not impossible.

5. possibleadjective

   Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

6. possibleadjective

   Being considered, e.g. for a position.

   Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. POSSIBLEadjective

   Having the power to be or to be done; not contrary to the nature of things.

   Etymology: possible, Fr. possibilis, Lat.

   Admit all these impossibilities and great absurdities to be possible and convenient. John Whitgift.

   With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Mat. xix. 26.

   All things are possible to him that believeth. Mar. ix. 23.

   Firm we subsist, but possible to swerve. John Milton.

   It will scarce seem possible, that God should engrave principles in men’s minds in words of uncertain signification. John Locke.

   Set a pleasure tempting, and the hand of the Almighty visibly prepared to take vengeance, and tell whether it be possible for people wantonly to offend against the law. John Locke.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. possible

   Possible refers to things, actions or outcomes that are capable of happening, becoming real, or being achieved or undertaken given the right conditions or circumstances. It also implies the potential for variation, alternatives, or different outcomes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Possibleadjective

   capable of existing or occurring, or of being conceived or thought of; able to happen; capable of being done; not contrary to the nature of things; -- sometimes used to express extreme improbability; barely able to be, or to come to pass; as, possibly he is honest, as it is possible that Judas meant no wrong

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Possible

   pos′i-bl, adj. that may be or happen: that may be done: not contrary to the nature of things.—n. Possibil′ity, state of being possible: that which is possible: a contingency.—adv. Poss′ibly. [Fr.,—L. possibilis—posse, to be able.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. possible

   Capable of being created in order of priority.

   The possible product was being created and they decided the most fair & just solution was to work in unity with each other.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 24, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possible' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #235

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possible' in Written Corpus Frequency: #587

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possible' in Adjectives Frequency: #19

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Anagrams for possible »

1. bespoils

How to pronounce possible?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say possible in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of possible in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of possible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of possible in a Sentence

1. Gordon Conway:

   There are other countries where (increased) irrigation is possible: Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Mozambique, thousands of hectares could be irrigated with considerable potential.

2. Mark Weber:

   We are taking all possible steps to protect children in an environment with many bad actors, we are balancing speed with safety and will err on the side of safety.

3. South Korea:

   The South Korean government will continue to consult with North Korea so that( the remains of) our soldiers killed during the Korean War can return to their families as soon as possible through a joint search for remains.

4. Adam Smith:

   A person who can acquire no property, can have no other interest but to eat as much, and to labour as little as possible. Whatever work he does beyond what is sufficient to purchase his own maintenance can be squeezed out of him by violence only, and not by any interest of his own.

5. Shane Lyons:

   We're trying to provide as much flexibility within the model as possible and not dictate what days they get to do what, and give each coach the ability to coach how they want to, but then also limit the number of contacts that we currently have from a direct hit, head-to-head contacts that you currently have in practices.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=possible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Possible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=possible
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possible
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=possible
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=possible