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Meaning of impracticability
The quality of being impractical or unable to be put into practice.
Etymology of impracticability
The word "impracticability" originates from the prefix "im-" meaning "not" and the word "practicability" which is derived from the Latin "practicabilis," meaning "capable of being practiced," and the suffix "-ity" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is not feasible or cannot be put into practice.
Synonyms
impracticality
infeasibility
unfeasibility
unworkability
inapplicability
inappropriateness
unsuitability
unmanageability
inoperability
unusability
incompatibility
inconsistency
incongruity
disproportion
inadequacy
inefficacy
ineffectiveness
inexpediency
unviability
nonviability
inadvisability
undesirability
unattractiveness
unreliability
imprudence
unwisdom
foolishness
absurdity
ridiculousness
preposterousness
unreasonableness
Definitions
- The state of being impractical or unrealistic
- * The quality of being unable to be put into practice or used effectively
Usage Examples
- The impracticability of the plan became apparent when we tried to implement it.
- * The company had to abandon the project due to its impracticability.
- * The impracticability of the new policy was criticized by many experts in the field.
Antonyms
practicality
feasibility
workability
applicability
appropriateness
suitability
manageability
operability
usability
compatibility
consistency
congruity
proportion
adequacy
efficacy
effectiveness
expediency
viability
advisability
desirability
attractiveness
reliability
prudence
wisdom
sensibility
reasonableness
realism