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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

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.