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feasible

/ˈfiːzəbəl/adjective

Possible to carry out or achieve under real conditions.

Example sentences

  • “Finishing the project by Friday just isn't feasible with such a small team.”
  • “Engineers say a bridge across the bay is feasible but expensive.”

Common in planning language: technically feasible, economically feasible, a feasibility study. 'Possible' asks if it can happen; 'feasible' asks if it can practically be done.

Synonyms for feasible

Antonyms

  • impractical
  • unworkable

Often confused with feasible

feasible vs plausible
plausible (adjective): Appearing believable or reasonable, and quite possibly true.

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