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Feasible: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes
Meaning 1：practical and possible (feasible)
feasible
/ˈfiːzəbl/
adj.
If something is feasible, it means it can be done or achieved without too much difficulty or expense.
practical and possible
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/ˈpræktɪkəl ənd ˈpɒsəbl/
adj.
Describes a plan, idea, or method that is capable of being accomplished successfully, considering the available resources, time, and constraints.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'facere' (to do/make) + '-ibilis' (able to be). Literally 'able to be done'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: 'FEE-sible'. If a project has an affordable FEE and is possible, it is FEASIBLE.
📖 Example
The mayor said the new plan to reduce traffic was feasible and could start next year.
The mayor said the new plan to reduce traffic was feasible and could start next year.
🔗 Collocations
feasible option – a realistic and workable choice among alternatives
technically feasible – possible to achieve with current technology and knowledge
economically feasible – financially viable or cost-effective
🔄 Synonyms
practicable (adj.) – Capable of being carried out or put into practice.
workable (adj.) – Able to be operated or dealt with effectively.
viable (adj.) – Capable of working successfully; feasible, especially in an economic sense.
🚫 Antonyms
impracticable (adj.) – Impossible to carry out in practice.
unworkable (adj.) – Not capable of succeeding or functioning effectively.
🌱 Derivatives
feasibility (n.) – The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
feasibly (adv.) – In a practical and possible manner.
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Old French 'faisable' (mid 15th C.), meaning 'that may be done'. The term is pivotal in modern project management and business planning, where a 'feasibility study' is a critical initial step to assess the viability of an undertaking before committing resources.
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