adjective
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able to be done or put into effect; possible
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likely; probable
a feasible excuse
Related Words
See possible.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feasible
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English feseable, faisible, from Anglo-French, Old French, equivalent to fes-, fais- (variant stem of faire, from Latin facere “to do”) + -ible adjective suffix; see -ible
Explanation
If something is feasible, then you can do it without too much difficulty. When someone asks "Is it feasible?" the person is asking if you'll be able to get something done. Feasible things are possible. If you have enough time, money, or energy to do something, it's feasible. Something might be feasible at one time and then not feasible at another time. Because of technological advances and competition with the Russians, going to the moon was feasible for the United States in the sixties. Often, people disagree about what's feasible, especially in politics, where how feasible a project is counts for a lot.
Vocabulary lists containing feasible
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Feasible to administer lie detector tests to the officals a few hours before game time?
From New York Times • May 31, 2014
Although “the technical review can take some time,” eventually: Each idea is sorted into one of three categories: * Not possible or not feasible in these conditions; * Already considered/ planned or; * Feasible.
From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2010
In his recently published attack on the program, Maximum Feasible Mis understanding, Moynihan criticized the Office of Economic Opportunity for antipoverty campaigns that have a tendency "to oversell and underperform."
From Time Magazine Archive
In a book published last year, Maximum Feasible Misunderstanding, he argued that the antipoverty program exemplified splendidly the failure of participatory democracy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Feasible solution is to be come upon only by accepting a not too pretty story which is retailed by Antony Weldon.
From She Stands Accused by MacClure, Victor
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