Impracticable: meaning, definitions and examples
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impracticable
[ ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl ]
infeasible
Not capable of being put into practice; not feasible or possible to do.
Synonyms
impossible, unattainable, unworkable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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impracticable |
When referring to something that cannot be done with the current methods or means, often due to logistical or physical constraints.
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impossible |
When describing something that cannot happen or be done under any circumstances.
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unworkable |
When referring to a plan or idea that cannot be put into practice effectively, often because of flaws or impracticalities.
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unattainable |
Describing something that cannot be reached or achieved, often in a more abstract sense such as dreams or goals.
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Examples of usage
- The plan to build a bridge in that location is impracticable due to the high costs involved.
- Given the limited resources, the idea of hosting a grand event seems impracticable.
unworkable
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice effectively.
Synonyms
impossible, infeasible, unviable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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impracticable |
This is best used for referring to something that is realistically too difficult, complex, or inconvenient to execute, but not necessarily outright impossible.
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infeasible |
This word is appropriate when describing a plan or approach that cannot be carried out effectively or within practical means.
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impossible |
This is used for something that absolutely cannot be done, regardless of circumstances.
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unviable |
This word is used when referring to something that cannot sustain itself or is not capable of working successfully, often used in economic or biological contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The proposed solution to the problem proved to be impracticable in real-world conditions.
- The design was deemed impracticable due to safety concerns.
Translations
Translations of the word "impracticable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impraticável
🇮🇳 अव्यवहार्य
🇩🇪 unpraktisch
🇮🇩 tidak praktis
🇺🇦 нездійсненний
🇵🇱 niepraktyczny
🇯🇵 実行不可能な
🇫🇷 impraticable
🇪🇸 impracticable
🇹🇷 uygulanamaz
🇰🇷 실행 불가능한
🇸🇦 غير عملي
🇨🇿 neproveditelný
🇸🇰 neuskutočniteľný
🇨🇳 不可行的
🇸🇮 neizvedljiv
🇮🇸 óframkvæmanlegur
🇰🇿 іске аспайтын
🇬🇪 გაუმართლებელი
🇦🇿 qeyri-praktik
🇲🇽 impracticable
Etymology
The word 'impracticable' originated in the late 16th century from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'practicable' meaning 'able to be done'. It has been used in English literature and formal writing to denote something that is not feasible or possible to achieve.
See also: malpractice, malpractices, practicable, practiced, practices, practitioner, unpracticed.
Word Frequency Rank
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