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