feasible - Master This Word
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feasible Word Meanings
- able to be done or achieved
- reasonable or possible
- capable of being carried out
feasible Example Sentences
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feasible Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈfiː.zə.bəl/
US
/ˈfiː.zə.bəl/
feasible Word Etymology
Root: feas- = to do, make; Historical origin: Latin 'facere' → Old French 'faisable' → English; Memory image: Imagine a builder looking at a blueprint and nodding, saying, 'Yes, this is feasible to build!'
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Feasible describes something that can be done or achieved, especially under the given constraints. It emphasizes practicality and the likelihood that an idea, plan, or solution is workable, not merely theoretical. In everyday use, people distinguish feasible from 'possible' by asking whether resources, time, and conditions exist to execute it. A proposal might be technically possible, yet not feasible if it ignores cost, risk, or logistics. When evaluating options, calling something feasible means it is within reach if decisions are made, plan adjusted, and risks managed. Learners often confuse feasible with 'easy' or 'likely', which can muddy analysis of projects.
Usage Reminders
- Identify constraints
- Compare with possible and likely
- Use with practical contexts
- Use adverbially: feasibly
- Prefer synonyms: doable, practicable, realizable
- Avoid overpromising
Common Misconceptions
- Feasible means easy or cheap
- If something is feasible, it guarantees success
- Feasible is the same as possible
- Feasible always requires no risk
- Only big projects can be feasible
Thinking Differences
Feasible is about practicality under real constraints, not just whether something could exist in theory. Learners often equate it with 'possible' and miss the step of evaluating resources and risk.
Learning Tips
- Compare feasibility with practicality in context
- Use feasible for plans that can be carried out
- Pair with realizable and practicable as alternatives
- Use feasibly to describe action under constraints
- Remember feasibility depends on resources, time, and risk
- Practice with varied project sizes to see nuance
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'feasible'?
A.Probable
B.Impossible
C.Possible
D.Unlikely
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'feasible' used correctly?
A.It was a feasible idea that could be implemented easily.
B.The project was abandoned because it was not feasible.
C.The plan was not feasible due to budget constraints.
D.The team believed the proposal was not feasible.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'feasible'?
A.Unfeasible
B.Unachievable
C.Implausible
D.Attainable
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'feasible'?
A.Practical
B.Unworkable
C.Doable
D.Feasibility
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use 'feasible' in a real-life context?
A.Explaining why an idea is impractical.
B.Concluding that a plan is unlikely to succeed.
C.Debating the feasibility of a scientific theory.
D.Discussing the feasibility of a new business venture.
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