Word: feasible (adjective)

Associations

"Feasible" means something is possible or can be done easily or successfully.

• It is often used when talking about plans, ideas, or projects.
• Example 1: "Is it feasible to finish the work by tomorrow?" Here, it asks if finishing the work by tomorrow is possible.
• Example 2: "The engineer said the design is feasible." This means the design can be made or built.
• Example 3: "We need to find a feasible solution to the problem." This means a solution that can actually work.

Synonym: "possible"

• Difference: "Feasible" often means not only possible but also practical or realistic. "Possible" is more general and may not mean it is easy or practical.

Substitution

Other words you can use instead of "feasible":

• Possible (more general)
• Practical (focuses on being useful or workable)
• Achievable (focuses on being able to be done successfully)

Changing the word changes the meaning slightly. For example, "practical" suggests usefulness, while "feasible" suggests possibility and practicality.

Deconstruction

• Root: "feas-" comes from Latin "facere," meaning "to do" or "to make."
• Suffix: "-ible" means "able to be." So, "feasible" means "able to be done."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you had to decide if something was feasible?
• How would you explain the difference between something that is possible but not feasible?
• Can you use "feasible" in a sentence about a project or plan you have?