Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Possible (-r)
possible (-r), adj. [Fr. possible or L. possibilis, that can be or may be done, possible < posse, to be able.] (webplay: appear, being, existing, known, learn, love, may, suspend, things, uncertainty).
- Realistic; conceivable; plausible; able to happen.
- Likely; real; capable of existing.
- Feasible; practical; achievable; attainable; easily accomplished.
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