possibili

Possibili is the plural form of the Italian adjective possibile, meaning "possible." It is used to describe things that can occur, are feasible, or are not ruled out. In Italian, adjectives that end in -e form the plural as -i; therefore possibile becomes possibili for both masculine and feminine nouns in the plural. For example: un risultato possibile (a possible result), due scenari possibili (two possible scenarios).

The feminine singular form is also possibile; the adjective agrees with the noun in number, not gender, in the plural. The related noun that expresses the concept of possibility is possibilità (feminine; usually used in the singular), with the plural le possibilità, meaning "possibilities" or "opportunities." Examples: c'è la possibilità di vincere; le possibilità di successo.

Etymology traces possibile to Latin possibilis, from posse "to be able" plus the suffix -bilis, indicating capability. The term is widely used in everyday Italian as well as in philosophy, science, and planning contexts to discuss feasibility, likelihood, and hypothetical outcomes. It often appears in phrases such as “un’ipotesi possibile,” “più di una possibilità,” or “ridurre le possibilità di errore.”

Notes: Possibili is not typically used as a standalone proper noun in standard Italian, but as with many adjectives, capitalized forms can occur in surnames, trademarks, or stylistic choices. As a general rule, it serves as the standard plural adjective to describe feasible items or scenarios.