pos|si|ble — «POS uh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. that can be; that can be done; that can happen: »Come if possible. 2. that can be true or a fact: »It is possible that she went. 3. that can be done, chosen, etc., properly: »the only possible action, the… … Useful english dictionary
im|pos|si|ble — «ihm POS uh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. that cannot be or happen: »an accident that had seemed impossible. It is impossible for two and two to make six. 2. not possible to use; not to be done: »He proposed an impossible plan. Few things are… … Useful english dictionary
trans|pos´a|ble — trans|pose «trans POHZ», verb, posed, pos|ing, noun. –v.t. 1. to change the position or order of; interchange: »Transpose the two colors to make a better design. 2. to change the usual order of (letters, words, or nu … Useful english dictionary
com|pos|si|ble — «kuhm POS uh buhl», adjective. possible at the same time with something else; capable of coexisting; compatible … Useful english dictionary
ap|pos|a|ble — «uh POH zuh buhl», adjective. that can be apposed, especially (of the thumb) capable of moving to touch the tip of each of the four fingers … Useful english dictionary
dis|pos|a|ble — «dihs POH zuh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. that can be disposed of after use; that can be thrown away: »disposable containers of foil, disposable paper napkins. 2. at one s disposal; available: »Disposable income is money for spending or… … Useful english dictionary
op|pos|a|ble — «uh POH zuh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be opposed. 2. that can be placed opposite something else. The human thumb is opposable to the fingers … Useful english dictionary
sup|pos|a|ble — «suh POH zuh buhl», adjective. that can be supposed … Useful english dictionary
im|pos´si|ble|ness — im|pos|si|ble «ihm POS uh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. that cannot be or happen: »an accident that had seemed impossible. It is impossible for two and two to make six. 2. not possible to use; not to be done: »He proposed an impossible plan.… … Useful english dictionary
de|com|pos|a|ble — «DEE kuhm POH zuh buhl», adjective. that can be decomposed: »The major energy sources comprising all forms of decomposable carbon compounds are present (New Scientist) … Useful english dictionary