impossible — not able to occur, exist, or be done
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to occur, exist, or be done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's impossible to open a can without feeding him first.
- It's impossible to study with the TV on.
- Finding a parking spot in Seoul seems impossible during rush hour.
impossible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/]
not able to occur, exist, or be done
A worker attempts the impossible task of moving a massive wall
What seems impossible becomes possible when you're responsible!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the prefix 'im-' (meaning not or in) with 'possibilis' (meaning able to be done or possible). The negating prefix transforms the root to mean 'not able to be done' or 'incapable of being done'.
Breakdown
im- (not, unable) + possibilis (able to be done, possible). The prefix 'im-' is a variant of 'in-' used before labial consonants, functioning as a negation that reverses the meaning of 'possible' to 'impossible'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's impossible to open a can without feeding him first.”
“It's impossible to study with the TV on.”
“Finding a parking spot in Seoul seems impossible during rush hour.”
“It's impossible to eat just one potato chip.”
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