possible
/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/
Meanings
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Adjective
Capable of being or doing something.
- "Despite the challenges, she remained possible."
- "The new technology is possible, but expensive."
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Adjective
Likely to occur or happen.
- "There is a possible solution to the problem."
- "The weather forecast suggests a possible thunderstorm."
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɑsəbl̩/
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Antonyms
impossible , no-go , certain , impossible , inevitable , implausible , impossible
Synonyms
option , possibility , achievable , doable , viable , futurable , likely , plausible
Rhymes
Words rhyming with possibleadvisable , controllable , stable
Variants
List of all variants of possible that leads to same resultpossible , possibler , possiblest , as quickly as humanly possible , as quickly as possible , as soon as humanly possible , as soon as possible , as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible , humanly possible , if (at all) possible , if at all possible , if possible , outside the realm of the possible , whenever possible , within the realm of the possible , the best of all (possible) worlds , the best of all possible worlds , the best of all worlds
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).The verb form of 'possible' is 'be possible' or 'make possible'., Plural form: possibles.
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'possible' or Latin 'possibilis', meaning 'capable of being acted or done'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'possible' is used in various scientific fields, such as physics and mathematics.
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In computer science, a possible world semantics is a formal system used to interpret the meanings of sentences in a logical language.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Probability: Probability is a measure of the likelihood of an event occurring. 'Possible' events are those that can occur, but their probability may vary.
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Potential: Potential refers to the ability to develop or become something in the future. 'Possible' often implies that this development or realization is within reach.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'possible' often represents a state of uncertainty or potential. In art, it can symbolize hope and possibility. In music, it can be used as a lyric or theme to convey a sense of possibility or potential.
How to Memorize "possible"
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visualize
- Imagine a lightbulb turning on above your head when you encounter the word 'possible'. Visualize the concept of potential or capability.
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associate
- Associate the word 'possible' with words like 'probable', 'capable', and 'potential'. Create a mental link between these words and 'possible'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic like 'Possible Principle: Potential Outcomes Show Significant Improvement' to help remember the definition of 'possible'.
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