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Meaning of 'impossible' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Impossible [ a.]
- Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible.
2 . Impossible [ n.]
- An impossibility.

Meaning of 'impossible' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . impossible [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something that cannot be done
Example in sentence:
  • his assignment verged on the impossible
2 . impossible [ a]
Meaning (2):
- not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
Example in sentence:
  • an impossible dream;
  • an impossible situation
3 . impossible [ s]
Meaning (3):
- (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable
Example in sentence:
  • impossible behavior

Nearby Words:

imp imp-pole impacable impackment impact impacted impacting impaction impaint impair

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