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English word possible comes from Latin sum ((copulative) I am, exist, have (with dative).), Latin -ius, Proto-Indo-European *pótis (Husband. Master, ruler.)

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sum (Latin)

(copulative) I am, exist, have (with dative).

-ius (Latin)

Genitive suffix for some irregular pronouns. Forming adjectives from nouns.

*pótis (Proto-Indo-European)

Husband. Master, ruler.

*potis (Proto-Italic)

potis (Latin)

Able, capable, possible.

possum (Latin)

I am able, can.

possibilis (Latin)

Possible, that may exist, that may be done.

possible (English)

(colloquial, rare) A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.. (rare) A particular event that may happen.. A possible one. (comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.. (usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.. Apparently valid, likely, plausible.. Being considered, e.g. for a position.

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