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Impossibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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impossibility

 

[ ˌɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inability

The state or fact of being impossible; lack of capability or power to perform or accomplish something.

Synonyms

hopelessness, inability, incapacity, powerlessness

Examples of usage

  • It was an impossibility for him to finish the project in time.
  • The impossibility of reaching a compromise led to the breakdown of negotiations.
Context #2 | Noun

unattainable

Something that is impossible or very difficult to achieve or obtain.

Synonyms

impracticable, unachievable, unattainable, unfeasible

Examples of usage

  • The idea of world peace seems like an impossibility in today's world.
  • His dream of becoming a professional athlete was dismissed as an impossibility by many.

Translations

Translations of the word "impossibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impossibilidade

🇮🇳 असंभवता

🇩🇪 Unmöglichkeit

🇮🇩 kemustahilan

🇺🇦 неможливість

🇵🇱 niemożliwość

🇯🇵 不可能

🇫🇷 impossibilité

🇪🇸 imposibilidad

🇹🇷 imkansızlık

🇰🇷 불가능

🇸🇦 استحالة

🇨🇿 nemožnost

🇸🇰 nemožnosť

🇨🇳 不可能

🇸🇮 nemogoče

🇮🇸 ómöguleiki

🇰🇿 мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 შეუძლებლობა

🇦🇿 mümkünsüzlük

🇲🇽 imposibilidad

Etymology

The word 'impossibility' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'impossibilitas', formed from 'im-' (not) and 'possibilitas' (possibility). The concept of impossibility has intrigued philosophers and thinkers throughout history, leading to discussions on the limits of human capabilities and the nature of the impossible.

See also: impossible, impossibly, possibility.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,772 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.