Definitions
- Referring to something that can be done or achieved. - Describing something that is within the realm of possibility. - Talking about something that is not impossible but may require effort or resources.
- Referring to something that is capable of working or functioning effectively. - Describing something that is practical or feasible. - Talking about something that is likely to succeed or be sustainable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the possibility of something being achieved or successful.
- 2Both words are used to describe something that is feasible or practical.
- 3Both words imply a positive outcome or result.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Possible is a more general term that can be used in a wider range of contexts, while viable is more specific and often used in business or economic contexts.
- 2Meaning: Possible refers to something that can be done or achieved, while viable refers to something that is capable of working or functioning effectively.
- 3Connotation: Viable has a more positive connotation than possible, as it implies a higher likelihood of success or sustainability.
- 4Scope: Possible can refer to a wide range of possibilities, including those that may be difficult or unlikely, while viable specifically refers to options that are practical and realistic.
- 5Degree: Possible implies that something is not impossible but may require significant effort or resources, while viable suggests that something is not only possible but also likely to succeed.
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Remember this!
Possible and viable are synonyms that both refer to the potential for something to be achieved or successful. However, possible is a more general term that can be used in a wider range of contexts, while viable specifically refers to something that is practical, feasible, and likely to succeed.
