art of the possible

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Etymology[edit]

Calque of German Kunst des Möglichen, coined by Otto von Bismarck. The possible is here a singular nominalised adjective, meaning “that which is possible”.

Noun[edit]

the art of the possible

  1. (chiefly politics) pragmatism, realism
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