art of the possible

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English

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”.

Noun

the art of the possible

(chiefly politics) pragmatism, realism

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