Feasible
/ˈfiːzəbl/
adjectiveB2
Definition
Feasible describes an action, plan, or idea that can be done successfully. It means that something is possible and can be done with the resources, time, or skills available. People use it when they want to say that a goal or project is realistic and achievable.
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See It in Action
Possible to do or carry out
- •It is feasible to finish the report by Friday.
- •The plan is feasible with the current budget.
- •Building a treehouse is feasible if we have the right tools.
Practical and able to be done successfully
- •They looked for a feasible solution to the problem.
- •Is it feasible to travel to three countries in one week?
- •The engineer said the design was feasible and safe.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "feasible" like "possible" (A2 word), but with a stronger meaning that it can really happen, not just in theory
- ✓Picture a person looking at a mountain and deciding if they can climb it with their equipment and strength
- ✓It's the feeling when you plan a trip and check if you have enough money and time to go
- ✓Sounds like "fee-zuh-bull" → imagine paying a "fee" to make a plan work, so it’s doable
- ✓Think of a project at school that you can finish before the deadline, not something too big or hard
- ✓NOT like "impossible" (cannot be done at all), "feasible" means it can be done
- ✓NOT like "easy" (something done without effort), "feasible" means possible, but might still need work
- ✓NOT like "wish" or "hope" (just ideas), "feasible" means the idea can really happen with effort and planning
Try Other Words
- •Practical: able to be done or used easily (Use when you want to emphasize usefulness and real-life application)
- •Doable: easy or possible to do (Use in informal speech to say something can be done)
- •Achievable: able to be reached or completed (Use when focusing on goals or targets that can be reached)
Unboxing
- •Prefix/root/suffix: "feas-" (from Latin "facere" meaning "to do, make") + "-ible" (a suffix meaning "able to be done")
- •Etymology: From Latin "facere" (to do) + suffix "-ible" meaning capable of being done
- •Historical development: Entered English in the early 1600s meaning "capable of being done"
- •Modern usage: Used in business, planning, engineering, and everyday life to describe if something can be done realistically
Reflect & Connect
•How do you decide if a plan or idea is feasible before starting it?
•Can something be possible but not feasible? What examples can you think of?
Fill in the blanks
1.The project is feasible ___ we have enough money and time to complete it.
2.It is not feasible to finish the work ___ one day because it is very large.
3.They chose the most feasible option ___ it was practical and within budget.
4.When a plan is feasible, people usually feel more ___ to try it.
5.Unlike a dream, a feasible plan has clear steps and ___ to follow.
6.The engineer said the design was feasible, but it needed ___ testing before use.
7.To know if an idea is feasible, you must check the resources ___ the people available.