adj.
- capable of existing, happening, or being achieved.
- that may exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable.
▸potential:
a possible future customer.
n.
- a possible candidate for a job or member of a team.
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(the possible)
that which is likely or achievable.
- the highest possible score, especially in a shooting competition.
Etymology
ME: from OFr., or from L. possibilis, from posse ‘be able’.