impossibility
Impossibility (noun) means something that cannot happen or be done. Example: “A perpetual motion machine is a physical impossibility.”
How to use impossibility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that simply cannot be done, or the fact of being unable to happen.
Word forms
impossibilities plural
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A perpetual motion machine is a physical _____.
Etymology
From Latin impossibilitas, from im- + possibility.
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What does “impossibility” mean?
The word “impossibility” means something that cannot happen or be done. In plain terms, something that simply cannot be done, or the fact of being unable to happen.
How do you pronounce “impossibility”?
“Impossibility” is pronounced ihm-po-sih-BIH-lee-tee (/ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ in IPA).
How do you use “impossibility” in a sentence?
Here is “impossibility” used in a sentence: “A perpetual motion machine is a physical impossibility.”
What is another word for “impossibility”?
Words with a similar meaning to “impossibility” include castle in the air, pie in the sky and pipe dream.
What is the opposite of “impossibility”?
The opposite of “impossibility” — its antonyms — are certainty, inevitability, possibility and sure thing.
What part of speech is “impossibility”?
“Impossibility” is a noun.
Where does the word “impossibility” come from?
The word “impossibility” comes from Latin. From Latin impossibilitas, from im- + possibility.
Is “impossibility” a common word?
“Impossibility” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.