Impossibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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impossibly

 

[ ɪmˈpɒsɪblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

incredible

In a way or to a degree that is impossible; beyond the bounds of possibility.

Synonyms

incredibly, unbelievably, unimaginably

Examples of usage

  • It was impossibly difficult to reach the summit of the mountain.
  • The task seemed impossibly daunting at first.
Context #2 | Adverb

unreasonably

To an extent or in a manner that defies reason or logic.

Synonyms

absurdly, outrageously, unrealistically

Examples of usage

  • She was impossibly late for the meeting.
  • The prices at the fancy restaurant were impossibly high.

Translations

Translations of the word "impossibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impossivelmente

🇮🇳 असंभवतः

🇩🇪 unmöglich

🇮🇩 mustahil

🇺🇦 неможливо

🇵🇱 niemożliwie

🇯🇵 不可能に

🇫🇷 impossiblement

🇪🇸 imposiblemente

🇹🇷 imkansız bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불가능하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مستحيل

🇨🇿 nemožně

🇸🇰 nemožne

🇨🇳 不可能地

🇸🇮 nemogoče

🇮🇸 ógerlega

🇰🇿 мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 შეუძლებლად

🇦🇿 mümkünsüz

🇲🇽 imposiblemente

Etymology

The word 'impossibly' is derived from the adjective 'impossible', which comes from the Latin word 'impossibilis', meaning 'not possible'. The suffix -ly is added to form the adverb 'impossibly', indicating that something is done in a manner that is impossible. The concept of impossibility has been explored in philosophy and mathematics, questioning the limits of what can be achieved or known.

See also: impossibility, impossible, possibility.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,070, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.