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      Impossible

      /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

      Meaning & Definition

      adjective
      Extremely difficult to deal with or manage.
      Her expectations are so high that they seem impossible to meet.
      Incapable of being achieved or obtained.
      Climbing that mountain in the winter is considered impossible.
      Not able to occur, exist, or be done.
      It's impossible to finish this project in just one day.

      Etymology

      From Latin 'impossibilis', combining 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'possibilis' meaning 'able to be done.'

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      Mission Impossible:
      A task that seems extremely difficult or impossible to accomplish.
      It’s impossible to please everyone:
      You cannot satisfy all parties in a situation.
      Nothing is impossible:
      With effort, anything can be achieved, although it may be challenging.

      Related Words

      possible
      Able to be done or achieved.
      impossibility
      The state or condition of being impossible.
      impossibly
      In a manner that cannot be done or achieved.

      Slang Meanings

      Not a chance
      Getting to the top of that mountain in one day? Not a chance, it's impossible!
      Dream on
      You think you can run a marathon without training? Dream on, it's impossible!