võimalikes

Võimalikes is the inessive plural form of the Estonian adjective võimalik, meaning "possible" or "feasible." It is used to describe multiple nouns in a context that indicates possibility or feasibility, typically translating roughly as "in the possible" or "within the possible." The form often appears in phrases such as "võimalikes piirides" (within possible limits) and "võimalikes tingimustes" (under feasible conditions).

In Estonian grammar, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in number and case. The inessive plural form is characterized by the ending -ikes, as in võ imalikes. This morphological pattern allows speakers to specify that a property applies to several items or scenarios that lie within the realm of possibility.

Etymology and related forms: mõistet “võimalik” derives from the noun võimalus, meaning "possibility," which itself is connected to the verb võima, "to be able." The word family centers on the concept of potentiality and feasibility, a core semantic field in Estonian adjectives describing adequacy, chances, or conditions.

Usage notes: Võimalikes is common in formal, technical, and planning contexts where conditions, limits, or scenarios are discussed in terms of what is possible. It is not a standalone noun but a grammatical form of puud. Other related forms include võimalik (lemma) and various case-number inflections used with different nouns. The word remains a standard part of everyday and specialized Estonian vocabulary when addressing feasibility and bounds.