possible

pos·si·ble  (ps-bl)

adj.

1. Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances.

2. Capable of occurring or being done without offense to character, nature, or custom.

3. Capable of favorable development; potential: a possible site for the new capital.

4. Of uncertain likelihood.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin possibilis, from posse, to be able; see poti- in Indo-European roots.]

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possi·bly adv.

Synonyms: possible, workable, practicable, feasible, viable
These adjectives mean capable of occurring or being done. Possible indicates that something may happen, exist, be true, or be realizable: "I made out a list of questions and possible answers" Mary Roberts Rinehart.
Workable is used of something that can be put into effective operation: If the scheme is workable, how will you implement it?
Something that is practicable is capable of being effected, done, or put into practice: "As soon as it was practicable, he would conclude his business" George Eliot.
Feasible refers to what can be accomplished, brought about, or carried out: Making cars by hand is possible but not economically feasible.
Viable implies having the capacity for continuing effectiveness or success: "How viable are the ancient legends as vehicles for modern literary themes?" Richard Kain.

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possible

Adjective

1. capable of existing, happening, or proving true: the earliest possible moment

2. capable of being done: I am grateful to the library staff for making this work possible

3. having potential: a possible buyer

4. feasible but less than probable: it's possible that's what he meant, but I doubt it

Noun

same as possibility (sense 3) [Latin possibilis]

USAGE: Although it is very common to talk about something being very possible or more possible, these uses are generally thought to be incorrect, since possible describes an absolute state, and therefore something can only be possible or not possible: it is very likely (not very possible) that he will resign; it has now become easier (not more possible) to obtain an entry visa.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	possible - something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible" possible action, possibility, opening - a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility"
	2.	possible - an applicant who might be suitable applicant, applier - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
Adj.	1.	possible - capable of happening or existing; "a breakthrough may be possible next year"; "anything is possible"; "warned of possible consequences" likely - has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job" practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art" realistic - aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are; "a realistic description"; "a realistic view of the possibilities"; "a realistic appraisal of our chances"; "the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans" thinkable - capable of being conceived or imagined or considered impossible - not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with; "an impossible dream"; "an impossible situation"
	2.	possible - existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power" potential

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possible

adjective 1. feasible, viable, workable, achievable, within reach, on (informal) practicable, attainable, doable, realizable << OPPOSITE unfeasible

adjective 2. likely, potential, anticipated, probable, odds-on, on the cards << OPPOSITE improbable

adjective 3. conceivable, likely, credible, plausible, hypothetical, imaginable, believable, thinkable << OPPOSITE inconceivable

adjective 4. aspiring, would-be, promising, hopeful, prospective, wannabe (informal)

USAGE Although it is very common to talk about something's being very possible or more possible, many people object to such uses, claiming that possible describes an absolute state, and therefore something can only be either possible or not possible. If you want to refer to different degrees of probability, a word such as likely or easy may be more appropriate than possible, for example it is very likely that he will resign (not very possible).

Translations

possible [ˈpɔsɪbl] adj → posible;

as big as possible → lo más grande posible;

it is possible to do it → es posible hacerlo;

as far as possible → en la medida de lo posible;

a possible candidate → un(a) posible candidato/a

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possible [ˈpɔsɪbl] adj → possible; [solution] → envisageable, éventuel(le);

it is possible to do it → il est possible de le faire;

as far as possible → dans la mesure du possible, autant que possible;

if possible → si possible;

as big as possible → aussi gros que possible

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possible [ˈpɔsɪbl] adj → möglich;

it's possible (= may be true) → es ist möglich, es kann sein;

it's possible to do it → es ist machbar or zu machen;

as far as possible → so weit wie möglich;

if possible → falls or wenn möglich;

as soon as possible → so bald wie möglich

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possible [ˈpɔsɪbl] adj → possibile;

it is possible to do it → è possibile farlo;

if possible → se possibile;

as big as possible → il più grande possibile;

as far as possible → nei limiti del possibile