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Meaning of impossible
The primary meaning of "impossible" is that something cannot be done or achieved.
Etymology of impossible
The word "impossible" originates from the Latin "impossibilis," which is a combination of "in-" (meaning "not") and "possibilis" (meaning "able to be done"), with the Latin "possibilis" derived from "posse" (meaning "to be able").
Synonyms
impracticable
unrealistic
unfeasible
inconceivable
unimaginable
insurmountable
insuperable
unbeatable
unattainable
unreachable
unachievable
implausible
incredible
unthinkable
unmanageable
inescapable
inevitable
hopeless
impractical
unworkable
unsolvable
irreconcilable
intractable
infeasible
unviable
unreasonable
illogical
absurd
preposterous
ridiculous
futile
unproductive
ineffective
ineffectual
inept
incapable
incompetent
powerless
helpless
unable
out of the question
not possible
not feasible
Definitions
- That cannot be done or achieved
- * Very difficult to believe or imagine
- * Not able to occur or be done
Usage Examples
- It's impossible to finish the project on time with the current resources.
- * She thought it was impossible to learn a new language at her age.
- * The idea of traveling to the moon was considered impossible just a century ago.
Antonyms
possible
feasible
practical
achievable
attainable
reachable
manageable
plausible
credible
believable
reasonable
logical
sensible
viable
workable
solvable
reconcilable
tractable
feasible
viable
likely
probable
certain
inevitable
assured
guaranteed
sure
definite
undeniable