feasible

UK: ˈfiːzəbl | US: ˈfiːzəbl

Definition

  1. adj. capable of being done or carried out; possible

  2. adj. reasonable or likely to succeed

Structure
feas <do/make>ible <able to>feas <do/make>ible <able to>
Etymology

The word "feasible" entered English in the 15th century via Old French, rooted in Latin facere ("to do/make"). The suffix -ible (from Latin -ibilis) was added to denote "capable of being done." Over time, it evolved to emphasize practicality and likelihood of success, distinguishing it from mere possibility.

Examples

  1. The project seems feasible with our current resources.

  2. Is it feasible to complete the report by tomorrow?

  3. The engineer proposed a feasible solution to the problem.

  4. Without funding, the plan is no longer feasible.

  5. They assessed whether the idea was technically feasible.