possible — able to be done or achieved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be done or achieved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːsəbl/
Example Sentences
- Is it possible that my homework ate my dog?
- It's possible to learn English while sleeping, but you might dream in grammar rules.
- Please call me as soon as possible.
possible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɑːsəbl/]
able to be done or achieved
While the dried brown seed looked lifeless on the palm, planting it in moist soil made it possible for the seed to become a tall sunflower.
POSS (having power) + IBLE (able to be) — with the right key, it became possible for the explorer to unlock the treasure vault.
With perfect nighttime visibility and flexible lenses, the astronomer knew that discovering a new comet was possible.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'possibilis', derived from 'posse' meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power', combined with the suffix '-ibilis' meaning 'capable of being'.
Breakdown
poss- (from Latin posse: to be able) + -ible (suffix: capable of being) = possible
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Is it possible that my homework ate my dog?”
“It's possible to learn English while sleeping, but you might dream in grammar rules.”
“Please call me as soon as possible.”
“Technology makes many things possible that were impossible before.”
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