impractical

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unsuitable for use or reality; not practical.

  - "The hike was impractical due to the heavy rain."
  - "The use of paper maps is impractical in today's world."
  - "The impractical design of the building made it difficult to maintain."

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Antonyms

practical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impractical
unpractical , impracticable , unpracticable

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Variants

List of all variants of impractical that leads to same result
impractical , impracticalities , impracticality , impractically

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin impracticabilis, meaning incapable of being put into practice.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Impractical was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Impractical can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to make impractical' or 'to render impractical'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Unrealistic: Related to impractical, unrealistic refers to things that are not based on reality or cannot be achieved in the real world.

2. Inefficient: Inefficient processes or systems are impractical as they consume more resources than necessary to accomplish a task.

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How to Memorize "impractical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where something is not practical or feasible. Imagine heavy rain making a hike impossible, or an intricate and complex design that is difficult to maintain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word impractical with words like heavy rain, complex designs, or unrealistic expectations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impractical Is Incapable Of Real Practical Application' to remember the definition.

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