art of the possible in English

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Etymology: Calque of German Kunst des Möglichen, coined by Otto von Bismarck. The possible is here a singular nominalised adjective, meaning “that which is possible”. Etymology templates: {{cal|en|de|Kunst des Möglichen}} Calque of German Kunst des Möglichen Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=the art of the possible}} the art of the possible

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"art of the possible" meaning in English

Noun