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 In Tulare County, the letter said, residents have to travel longer distances for jobs and essential services, and alternatives such as transit, biking or walking are much less feasible. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 But as mayor, Mamdani has flip-flopped on the issue, now arguing the increasingly costly voucher program is not financially feasible given the city’s dire financial situation. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 That may be feasible in locations with multiple federal prisons, but closures at facilities such as FCI Big Sandy in Kentucky and FCI La Tuna in Texas present a far different reality. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Sutter Health has also proposed building Emeryville’s tallest tower, a $1 billion, 17-story hospital, to replace Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, where executives said seismic upgrades weren’t feasible. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
  1. possible
  2. achievable
  3. attainable
  4. viable
Adjective
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The idea behind the lunch- and afternoon tea–only restaurant is to waste as little as possible.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • This initiative aims to double Haiti's electrification rate to 60% by 2032, demonstrating that vital infrastructure development is achievable even in challenging environments.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • Strict limits on dimensions and engine size translated into generous tax breaks, making car ownership attainable for millions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • If expanding Washington’s role were the answer, homeownership would be more attainable and more affordable today — not less.
    — Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • Shuffling the opposition across to make space for a switch to the far side is a viable method of attack, but that can then come at the cost of a central box presence, with Portugal lacking runners beyond the ball.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Africa’s vaccine ambitions will succeed only if governments build the markets, research capacity, and regulatory systems that make manufacturing commercially viable.
    — Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of viable

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