Definition of POSSIBLE

possible

Meanings

Plural: possibles

Noun

  • something that can be done
    • "politics is the art of the possible"
  • an applicant who might be suitable
  • A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
  • That which is possible for somebody.
  • A particular event that may happen.

Adjective

  • capable of happening or existing
    • "a breakthrough may be possible next year"
    • "anything is possible"
    • "warned of possible consequences"
  • existing in possibility
    • "possible uses of nuclear power"

Adj

  • Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
  • Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
  • Being considered, e.g. for a position.
  • Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English possible, from Old French possible, from Latin possibilis (“possible”), from posse, possum (“to be able”); see power. Displaced Middle English acumendlic (“possible”), from Old English ācumendlīċ (“possible”). Compare also Old English mihtelīċ (“strong, capable, powerful, possible”), which was cognate with Old High German mahtlīh (“possible”) and Old Norse máttulígr (“mighty, possible”). Compare also Dutch mogelijk (“possible”) and German möglich (“possible”).

Scrabble Score: 12

possible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
possible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
possible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

possible is a valid Words With Friends word