possible
noun/ˈpɒsəbl/
/ˈpɑːsəbl/
- a person or thing that is suitable for a particular job, purpose, etc. and might be chosen
- Out of all the people interviewed, there are only five possibles.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse ‘be able’.Want to learn more?
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