Definitions
- Referring to something that can be done or achieved. - Talking about something that is within the realm of feasibility or capability. - Describing a situation or outcome that is not impossible or prohibited.
- Referring to something that can be made real or actualized. - Talking about something that can be achieved or accomplished in practice. - Describing a situation or outcome that can be realized or brought into existence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the possibility of achieving something.
- 2Both words suggest that something can be done or accomplished.
- 3Both words imply a positive outlook towards a situation or outcome.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Possible is more commonly used than realizable in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Possible refers to something that can be done or achieved, while realizable refers to something that can be made real or actualized.
- 3Connotation: Possible is neutral in connotation, while realizable suggests a positive outlook and potential for success.
- 4Context: Possible can be used in a wider range of contexts than realizable, which is more specific to situations where something can be made real or actualized.
- 5Formality: Realizable is more formal than possible, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Possible and realizable are synonyms that both suggest the potential for achieving something. However, possible refers to something that can be done or achieved, while realizable refers to something that can be made real or actualized. Additionally, possible is more commonly used and has a neutral connotation, while realizable is more formal and suggests a positive outlook towards a situation or outcome.
