possibleness
Definition
- Noun:
- The state or quality of being possible; the capability of existing, happening, or being true. It refers to the inherent potential for something to occur or be real, rather than a specific instance of what might happen.
Usage
- "Possibleness" is a formal and somewhat abstract noun. It is less commonly used than its synonym "possibility". It is typically used in philosophical, theoretical, or analytical contexts to discuss the general condition or property of being possible.
- It is often used with verbs like , , , or .
Examples
- The theory's validity hinges on the possibleness of time travel within its framework.
- Before designing the experiment, we must first establish the possibleness of such a reaction under standard conditions.
- Philosophers have long debated the possibleness of a perfect society.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used to contrast with or in logical or metaphysical discussions.
- The argument explores the spectrum from absolute necessity to mere possibleness.
Variants and Related Words
- Possible (adj): Able to happen or be done.
- A solution is possible.
- Possibility (n): A thing that may happen or be the case; a chance that something may happen or be true. (This is the much more common noun form).
- There is a strong possibility of rain.
- Impossibleness (n): The state of being impossible.
Synonyms
- Feasibility
- Plausibility
- Potentiality
- Likelihood (though this implies a degree of probability, not just capability)
Antonyms
- Impossibility
- Impossibleness
Noun
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capability of existing or happening or being true
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there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired
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