Impossibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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impossibly
[ ɪmˈpɒsɪblɪ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.