impasse
Impasse (noun) means a situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock. Example: “The talks reached an impasse over funding.”
How to use impasse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA standstill — nobody can move forward, in a negotiation, argument, or literally on a road.
Word forms
impasses plural
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The talks reached an _____ over funding.
Etymology
Borrowed from French impasse ("dead end"), from im- + passe.
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What does “impasse” mean?
The word “impasse” means a situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock. In plain terms, a standstill — nobody can move forward, in a negotiation, argument, or literally on a road.
How do you pronounce “impasse”?
“Impasse” is pronounced AM-pahs (/ˈɪmpæs/ in IPA).
How do you use “impasse” in a sentence?
Here is “impasse” used in a sentence: “The talks reached an impasse over funding.”
What part of speech is “impasse”?
“Impasse” is a noun.
Where does the word “impasse” come from?
The word “impasse” comes from French. Borrowed from French impasse ("dead end"), from im- + passe.
How many meanings does “impasse” have?
“Impasse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock.