Impossible: meaning, definitions and examples
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impossible
[ ɪmˈpɒsɪbl ]
to achieve or do something that has never been done before
Something that is impossible cannot be achieved or done, usually because it is too difficult or because there is not enough time.
Synonyms
unachievable, unattainable, undoable
Examples of usage
- It's impossible to predict the future.
- Winning the lottery twice is virtually impossible.
- She faced an impossible task of finishing the project in one day.
something that cannot exist or be done according to the laws of nature
Something that is impossible cannot exist or be done according to the laws of nature, and therefore it is not possible.
Synonyms
inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable
Examples of usage
- It's impossible for humans to live on Mars without significant technological advancements.
- The idea of time travel is often considered impossible based on our current understanding of physics.
Translations
Translations of the word "impossible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impossível
🇮🇳 असंभव
🇩🇪 unmöglich
🇮🇩 mustahil
🇺🇦 неможливий
🇵🇱 niemożliwy
🇯🇵 不可能 (ふかのう)
🇫🇷 impossible
🇪🇸 imposible
🇹🇷 imkansız
🇰🇷 불가능한 (bulganghan)
🇸🇦 مستحيل
🇨🇿 nemožný
🇸🇰 nemožný
🇨🇳 不可能 (bù kěnéng)
🇸🇮 nemogoče
🇮🇸 ómögulegt
🇰🇿 мүмкін емес
🇬🇪 შეუძლებელი
🇦🇿 mümkünsüz
🇲🇽 imposible
Word origin
The word 'impossible' originated from the Latin word 'impossibilis,' which is a combination of 'im-' (meaning 'not') and 'possibilis' (meaning 'possible'). The concept of impossibility has been explored in various philosophical and scientific contexts throughout history, with thinkers such as Aristotle and Descartes discussing the limits of what is possible. The notion of impossibility continues to be a topic of interest in fields such as physics, mathematics, and philosophy.
See also: impossibility, impossibly, possibility.