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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feasible Pipe cleaners can also be secured to a headband if a hood isn't feasible. Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 Although becoming Rumi might require a hair transformation, Zoey's space buns are feasible for anyone. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 The city has made some inroads this year, thanks in large part to a multi-family housing incentive program that has shaved development fees and taxes, making some projects feasible to build again. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 These trials have demonstrated feasible pathways toward lower-carbon operation. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.
    ANDREW DESTIN, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Rolling one or two lines isn’t really achievable, especially doing a full game like that.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Creators on TikTok say the physical act of marking progress makes goals feel more achievable — and harder to ignore.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Is a separate, liberating place attainable?
    Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Recently, Toms encouraged her clients to check their credit report with the three credit bureaus and, based on their credit reports, make an attainable plan to start a savings account — for example, adding $25 to their savings account every week.
    Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Both must meet demanding performance standards, operate on efficient edge-compute systems, deliver provable safety, and scale in a commercially viable way.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Pauly ranks among Malayalam cinema’s most bankable stars, known for selecting commercially viable projects across genres.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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