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infeasible

 

[ ɪnˈfiːzəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

impossible to achieve or carry out

Infeasible refers to something that is not capable of being accomplished or executed due to various constraints or limitations. It implies that the proposed idea, plan, or action is impractical, unrealistic, or unattainable.

Synonyms

impracticable, unachievable, unrealizable.

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Word Description / Examples
infeasible

Use this when something is logically or technically not possible to do or achieve.

  • Building a bridge across the ocean with current technology is infeasible
impracticable

This word is used when something is not feasible due to practical reasons such as costs, time, or logistics.

  • Opening a new store in such a remote location is impracticable due to the high costs
unachievable

Use this when talking about goals or objectives that cannot be reached or accomplished.

  • For most people, becoming an astronaut is an unachievable dream
unrealizable

This term is useful when referring to ideas or plans that cannot be turned into reality, often due to abstract or conceptual limitations.

  • Developing a time machine is an unrealizable project with our current understanding of physics

Examples of usage

  • It was deemed infeasible to complete the project within the given timeframe.
  • The plan to build a bridge connecting the two islands was considered financially infeasible.

Translations

Translations of the word "infeasible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inviável

🇮🇳 असंभव

🇩🇪 unmöglich

🇮🇩 tidak mungkin

🇺🇦 нездійсненний

🇵🇱 niewykonalny

🇯🇵 不可能

🇫🇷 inconcevable

🇪🇸 inviable

🇹🇷 imkansız

🇰🇷 불가능한

🇸🇦 غير ممكن

🇨🇿 neproveditelný

🇸🇰 neuskutočniteľný

🇨🇳 无法实现的

🇸🇮 neizvedljivo

🇮🇸 ómögulegt

🇰🇿 мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 შეუძლებელი

🇦🇿 mümkünsüz

🇲🇽 inviable

Etymology

The word infeasible originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'feasible', which comes from the Latin word 'facere' meaning 'to do'. The concept of feasibility has been a crucial aspect of decision-making processes throughout history, with infeasibility highlighting the boundaries of possibility and practicality.

See also: feasibility, infeasibility, unfeasible, unfeasibly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,656, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.