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possibilism.

The belief that possible things exist, as well as actual things.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The belief that possible things exist, as well as actual things.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The theory that the geographical environment sets certain constraints, but culture is otherwise determined by social conditions.

    countable · uncountable
  3. An approach that pragmatically focuses on achievable goals rather than impossible ideals.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Any of various socialist reform movements.

    countable · derogatory · sometimes · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French possibilisme. By surface analysis, Latin possibil|is, ~e (“that can be done”) + -ism, from Latin po|ssum, ~(te)sse, ~tuī (“be able”) + -ibil|is, ~e (“-able”). First attested in 1883.

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