Feasible: meaning, definitions and examples

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feasible

 

[ ˈfiːzəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in project management

Capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible. Feasible solutions are those that can be implemented within the constraints of the project.

Synonyms

achievable, attainable, practical

Examples of usage

  • The team discussed various feasible options for completing the project on time.
  • It is important to focus on feasible solutions rather than idealistic ones.
Context #2 | Adjective

in general usage

Likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; reasonable. A feasible plan is one that has a high chance of being successful.

Synonyms

doable, possible, viable

Examples of usage

  • The proposed changes are feasible and should improve efficiency.
  • Before starting a new business, it is crucial to assess whether the idea is feasible.

Translations

Translations of the word "feasible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viável

🇮🇳 संभव

🇩🇪 machbar

🇮🇩 layak

🇺🇦 здійсненний

🇵🇱 wykonalny

🇯🇵 実現可能な

🇫🇷 faisable

🇪🇸 factible

🇹🇷 mümkün

🇰🇷 실현 가능한

🇸🇦 ممكن

🇨🇿 proveditelný

🇸🇰 uskutočniteľný

🇨🇳 可行的

🇸🇮 izvedljiv

🇮🇸 framkvæmanlegur

🇰🇿 мүмкін

🇬🇪 შესაძლებელი

🇦🇿 mümkün

🇲🇽 factible

Etymology

The word 'feasible' originated from the Latin word 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It entered the English language in the mid-15th century with the sense of 'capable of being done, accomplished, or carried out'. Over time, 'feasible' has come to be widely used in various fields, such as project management, engineering, and general problem-solving contexts, to describe something that is achievable or practical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,775, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.