possible

The definition of possible is something that can happen.

(adjective)

An example of possible is the chance of a high school valedictorian getting into Yale.

See possible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be; capable of existing
that can be in the future; that may or may not happen
1. that can be done, known, acquired, selected, used, etc., depending on circumstances: a possible candidate
2. that can happen or be; potential
that may be done; permissible
that may be a fact or the truth
Informal that can be put up with; tolerable

Origin: OFr < L possibilis < posse, to be able: see potent

See possible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances.
Capable of occurring or being done without offense to character, nature, or custom.
Capable of favorable development; potential: a possible site for the new capital.
Of uncertain likelihood.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin possibilis

Origin: , from posse, to be able; see poti- in Indo-European roots

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