Meaning & Definition of word "Impossible"
Impossible
/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
adjective:
- 1. Not able to occur, exist, or be done.
- Example: It's impossible to finish this project in just one day.
- 2. Extremely difficult to deal with or manage.
- Example: Her expectations are so high that they seem impossible to meet.
- 3. Incapable of being achieved or obtained.
- Example: Climbing that mountain in the winter is considered impossible.
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 of impossible
Meaning: Not a chance
● Example Sentence: Getting to the top of that mountain in one day? Not a chance, it's impossible!
Meaning: Dream on
● Example Sentence: You think you can run a marathon without training? Dream on, it's impossible!