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impossible

im·pos·sible

UK/ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ US/ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/ very common
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

  • “an impossible dream”
  • “an impossible situation”
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2.
3.

used of persons or their behavior

  • “impossible behavior”
  • “insufferable insolence”
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noun

1.

something that cannot be done

  • “his assignment verged on the impossible”

Origin

From Middle English impossible, equivalent to im- + possible.

Phrases

  • ask the impossible
  • do the impossible
  • impossible bottle
  • impossible color
  • impossible dip
  • impossible dream
  • impossible drive
  • impossible event

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