feasible

adjective

ˈfē-zə-bəl How to pronounce feasible (audio)
Definition of feasiblenext
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out would it be feasible to build a cabin in so short a time?

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How does the adjective feasible differ from other similar words?

The words possible and practicable are common synonyms of feasible. While all three words mean "capable of being realized," feasible applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired.

commercially feasible for mass production

Where would possible be a reasonable alternative to feasible?

While the synonyms possible and feasible are close in meaning, possible implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions.

a possible route up the west face of the mountain

When might practicable be a better fit than feasible?

The meanings of practicable and feasible largely overlap; however, practicable implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions.

a solution that is not practicable in the time available

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Recent Examples of feasible As Musk noted, both of its stages — the Super Heavy booster and Ship spacecraft — are designed to be fully and rapidly reusable, a breakthrough that SpaceX thinks will make Mars settlement and other grand exploration feats economically feasible. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The developer said reducing the number of units would not be financially feasible because of construction costs and other expenses associated with the site. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The most feasible option were accessory dwelling units with a financial gap of $90,000 and rent expected to cost $1,800. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Unlike Hamas, which deliberately targets Israeli civilians, the IDF takes all feasible precautions to mitigate harm to civilians and operates under a structured targeting framework designed to ensure the identification of lawful military objectives. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. attainable
  4. viable
Adjective
  • There was palpable excitement, especially after Barringer noted that national Democrats had put the seat on a list of ones to watch for a possible upset.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The embassy said in a statement Monday that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The potential scale made possible by Andermatt’s exceptional planning freedoms, meanwhile, transforms what is achievable.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Sherman said the expected completion date, about 41 months away, is an achievable goal.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • The Town Board also wants the developer to add 5% or 10% attainable housing — homes affordable to teachers, police officers, firefighters and others — compared with none currently proposed.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Russia’s pragmatist-in-chief has therefore settled on the Donbas as an attainable negotiating goal, while pressure grows on Kyiv to concede.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • The only viable idea is to get as much airport traffic off the Kennedy as possible.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The immediate goal is to establish whether Stibnite’s tungsten deposits can be developed into a technically and economically viable source.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of viable

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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