"art of the possible" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the art of the possible [canonical]
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, {{m|en||The possible}} The possible Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=the art of the possible}} the art of the possible
  1. (chiefly politics) pragmatism, realism Wikipedia link: Otto von Bismarck Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-art_of_the_possible-en-noun-UeR0~nT0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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