adjective

possible

Translation

possible, feasible, achievable

Is it possible to finish this today?

Please come as soon as possible.

He is a possible candidate for the job.

it is possible ((to-inf)) something can be done Is it possible to get a ticket?

as ... as possible to the greatest degree that can be achieved Please reply as soon as possible.

a possible ((noun)) a potential (noun) He is a possible suspect.

Synonyms: feasible, achievable, attainable; Antonyms: impossible, unlikely

From Latin 'possibilis' (that can be done), from 'posse' (to be able).

Think of 'power' or 'potent'. If you have the power to do it, it's possible.