impossible

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to be done or achieved; not possible.

  - "The task was impossible for him."
  - "The impossible dream became a reality."
  - "The doctor gave him a grim prognosis: the cancer was impossible to cure."

• adjective

  Not able to exist or occur; nonexistent.

  - "The legend speaks of an impossible creature that roams the forest."
  - "The mathematician was stumped by the impossible equation."
  - "The impossible situation left them with no options."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

inevitable , possible

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Synonyms

unpossible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impossible
unattainable , insurmountable , invincible , untenable , impenetrable

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Variants

List of all variants of impossible that leads to same result
impossible , impossibleness , impossiblenesses , the impossible

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Old French impossible, from in- 'not' + possibil, from Latin possibilis 'capable, possible'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'impossible' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The impossible triangle is a geometric figure with angles that add up to more than 180 degrees, which cannot exist.

3. The term 'impossible' is often used in mathematics to describe problems that cannot be solved with the current knowledge and techniques.

4. In physics, the impossible rotor is a thought experiment that demonstrates the concept of entropy.

5. The impossible dream is a recurring motif in literature, most famously in Cervantes' 'Don Quixote'.

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Related Concepts

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1. impossibility: The state or quality of being impossible.

2. unattainable: Not able to be achieved or obtained.

3. insurmountable: Too great to be overcome; unbeatable.

4. invincible: Unable to be conquered or defeated.

5. untenable: Unable to be maintained or defended.

6. impenetrable: Unable to be entered or passed through.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the impossible often represents a challenge or obstacle that the protagonist must overcome. It can also symbolize a dream or goal that seems unreachable but ultimately becomes a reality. In mathematics and science, the impossible refers to concepts or problems that cannot be solved or that contradict established laws.

How to Memorize "impossible"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mountain that seems impossible to climb, but with determination and hard work, you reach the summit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impossible' with the image of a locked door that cannot be opened.
   - Remember that impossible means 'not possible'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'N-O-P-P-L-E' to remember the meaning: Not Possible, Possible, Possible, Possible, Possible, and Lastly, impossible.

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