01 a. Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficu…
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Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible.“With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” — Matt. xix. 26.“Without faith it is impossible to please him.” — Heb. xi. 6.
Phrases & compounds
Impossible quantity —
an imaginary quantity. See Imaginary.
Syn.
See Impracticable.