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feasible
FEE-zih-buhl
Feasible (adj) means Able to be done or carried out in practice. Example: “Is it feasible to finish the project by Friday?”
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Able to be done or carried out in practice.
"His plan to rid Trafalgar Square of pigeons by bringing in peregrine falcons to eat them was dismissed as not feasible."
"Is it feasible to finish the project by Friday?"
"Engineers concluded the bridge design was structurally feasible."
"Building a treehouse this weekend seems feasible if we all help."
How to use feasible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRealistic or practical to actually do.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "feasible" meaning "probable" — it means something CAN be done, not that it's likely to happen.
Common pairings
economically feasible
technically feasible
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more feasible
- Superlative
- most feasible
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Etymology
From Old French faisable ("doable"), from faire ("to do"), ultimately from Latin facere.
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What does “feasible” mean?
The word “feasible” means able to be done or carried out in practice. In plain terms, realistic or practical to actually do.
How do you pronounce “feasible”?
“Feasible” is pronounced FEE-zih-buhl (/ˈfi.zə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “feasible” in a sentence?
Here is “feasible” used in a sentence: “Is it feasible to finish the project by Friday?”
What part of speech is “feasible”?
“Feasible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “feasible” come from?
The word “feasible” comes from Latin. From Old French faisable ("doable"), from faire ("to do"), ultimately from Latin facere.
Is “feasible” a common word?
“Feasible” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "feasible" and "possible"?
"Feasible" means something can be done practically and efficiently given existing resources and constraints, while "possible" simply means something could happen at all, even if difficult. A project can be possible in theory but not feasible if it is too costly or impractical.
What is the difference between "feasible" and "viable"?
"Feasible" focuses on whether a plan can actually be carried out in practice, while "viable" emphasizes whether something can succeed or sustain itself over time, such as a viable business model.
Is "feasible" a formal word?
"Feasible" is a fairly formal, technical-sounding word most often used in business, engineering, and planning contexts rather than casual everyday conversation.
Does "feasible" mean the same as "likely"?
No. "Feasible" describes whether something can be done in practice, not how probable it is to happen. A feasible plan is one that is practical to execute, regardless of whether it is the most likely outcome.
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