possible

English

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/, /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • (usually) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
  • (comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
  • Being considered, e.g. for a position.
  • Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English possible derived from Old French possible derived from Latin possibilis (that can be done, possible) root from Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- (be, exist).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₁es-

Gloss

be, exist

Concept
Semantic Field

Miscellaneous function words

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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