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 With Rodrigues likely landing in the Top 5 next week, that might be feasible. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Innovations in camera technology have made oners increasingly feasible, and there’s a risk of them getting flattened out, into just being generic action beats. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 For a mill built around varied fabrics and relatively small runs, the company said the machine’s value lies increasingly in making difficult designs feasible, rather than simply making familiar ones faster. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Could similar skills transform the electoral process and make remote voting feasible in wartime? — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. attainable
  4. viable
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  • Sunlight Place the plant in a sunny window, south-facing if possible, and give it four to six hours of sunlight each day.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Carley Garner, a commodity market strategist and broker at DeCarley Trading, said smaller futures and oil ETFs such as the United States Oil Fund (ticker USO) have made speculation possible for traders at almost any level of experience or funding.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The projects are part of the county’s Housing Action Plan, which calls for adding 1,300 units of achievable housing by summer 2029.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The strategy for long-term wellness may evolve, but sustainable vitality remains achievable.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • Now, advanced and sophisticated products are helping growing companies extend the impact of their existing workforces in ways that previously weren’t realistically attainable.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The playoffs, forget the World Series, is now the dream for the Texas Rangers, which these days is the attainable fantasy because of an American League where a total of four teams have winning records, three in the AL East.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • Shared policies, standardized charging and new public chargers aim to make long-haul electric trucking viable by 2030.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Legacy farming practices depend on predictable weather patterns, but today’s extreme weather requires effective, real-time interventions to keep farms economically viable and ecologically sustainable.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of viable

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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