Word
feasible
Phoneticsfea·si·ble, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfizəbəɫ/
UK/fˈiːzəbəl/
Definition
adj. possible to do easily or conveniently. You use this when a plan or idea is realistic and can actually work.
adj. capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible and practical to achieve. Often used in professional or technical contexts to evaluate the viability of a proposal.
Examples
“It is not feasible to finish the whole project by tomorrow.”
“The committee decided that building a new bridge was not financially feasible given the current budget cuts.”
“While the theoretical model was sound, the engineers questioned whether the design was feasible under extreme weather conditions without significantly increasing the total cost.”
Examples
simple
“It is not feasible to finish the whole project by tomorrow.”
contextual
“The committee decided that building a new bridge was not financially feasible given the current budget cuts.”
complex
“While the theoretical model was sound, the engineers questioned whether the design was feasible under extreme weather conditions without significantly increasing the total cost.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'become'. Frequently paired with the preposition 'for' or followed by a 'to' infinitive.
Real-World Examples
“Support local, sustainably produced food where possible and, if feasible, buy from farmers who use nature-friendly practices.” “More feasible early applications may be those that are less latency-sensitive and more tightly connected to space operations.” Etymology
From Anglo-Norman fesable, from Latin facere, Old French fesable, faisable (“doable”), from fere, faire (“to do”) + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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