Definitions
- Referring to something that can be done or achieved. - Talking about a situation or event that can occur or happen. - Describing an action or outcome that is within the realm of possibility.
- Referring to something that is practical or achievable. - Talking about a plan or idea that is workable or realistic. - Describing an action or outcome that is likely to succeed or be accomplished.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the possibility of something happening or being done.
- 2Both words are used to describe the likelihood of success or achievement.
- 3Both words can be used to evaluate the practicality of a plan or idea.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Possible refers to what can be done or achieved, while feasible refers to what is practical or realistic.
- 2Certainty: Possible suggests that something may or may not happen, while feasible implies that something is likely to happen.
- 3Evaluation: Possible is more subjective and open-ended, while feasible is more objective and based on specific criteria.
- 4Implication: Possible suggests potential, while feasible suggests practicality.
- 5Usage: Possible is more commonly used in everyday language, while feasible is more often used in technical or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Possible and feasible are synonyms that both refer to the potential for something to happen or be done. However, possible emphasizes what can be done or achieved, while feasible emphasizes what is practical or realistic. Possible is more subjective and open-ended, while feasible is more objective and based on specific criteria. Possible is more commonly used in everyday language, while feasible is more often used in technical or professional contexts.
