feasible

[fee-zuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being done, effected, or accomplished.

   a feasible plan.

2. probable; likely.

   a feasible theory.

3. suitable.

   a road feasible for travel.

feasible

/ ˈfiːzəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be done or put into effect; possible

2. likely; probable

   a feasible excuse

Other Word Forms

• feasibility noun
• feasibly adverb
• feasibleness noun
• nonfeasible adjective
• nonfeasibly adverb
• unfeasible adjective
• unfeasibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of feasible¹

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; -ible

Word History and Origins

Origin of feasible¹

C15: from Anglo-French faisable , from faire to do, from Latin facere

Synonym Study

See possible.

Example Sentences

But others argue that, with care, integrating food addiction approaches into eating disorders treatment is feasible and could be lifesaving for some.

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If this first chapter succeeds with audiences, an “Aztec Batman” sequel is feasible.

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Conservation officials say the predator-free plan will become more feasible as new technology comes online, bringing down costs.

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It isn’t clear how feasible that type of complex negotiation—and requisite diplomacy—will be.

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“He’s not going to close every game, it’s just not feasible,” Roberts said Tuesday.

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