The difference between Possible and Predictable

When used as adjectives, possible means able but not certain to happen, whereas predictable means able to be predicted.


Possible is also noun with the meaning: a possible one.

check bellow for the other definitions of Possible and Predictable

  1. Possible as an adjective (usually, not comparable):

    Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

    Examples:

    "ant certain inevitable impossible"

    "Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it."

    "It's not just possible, it's probable."

  2. Possible as an adjective (comparable):

    Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

    Examples:

    "ant impossible"

    "It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes."

  3. Possible as an adjective:

    Being considered, e.g. for a position.

    Examples:

    "Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales."

  4. Possible as an adjective:

    Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: likely plausible"

    "ant implausible"

  1. Possible as a noun:

    A possible one.

  2. Possible as a noun (colloquial, rare):

    A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

    Examples:

    "Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales."

  3. Possible as a noun (rare):

    A particular event that may happen.

  1. Predictable as an adjective:

    Able to be predicted.

    Examples:

    "a predictable mathematical pattern"

    "a boring film with a predictable ending"

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