Definition of the word impossibility

Pronunciation of vocabulary impossibility

impossibilitynoun

không thể được

/ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪləti//ɪmˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/

Origin of the word impossibility

The word "impossibility" traces back to Latin roots. "Im" is a prefix meaning "not" or "lack of," while "possibilis" translates to "possible." The word "possible" itself comes from the Latin "posse," meaning "to be able," which is related to the verb "to put" or "to place." Therefore, "impossibility" is essentially the negation of "possibility," signifying something that cannot be done or that cannot exist.

Vocabulary summary impossibility

typenoun

meaning(like) impossibleness

meaningimpossible

exampledon't expect him to do impossibilities: don't expect him to do the impossible

meaningimpossible

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meaningimpossibility

Example of vocabulary impossibilitynamespace

meaning

the fact of not being possible

thực tế là không thể

  • the sheer impossibility of providing enough food for everyone

    hoàn toàn không thể cung cấp đủ lương thực cho mọi người

meaning

something that is not possible

một cái gì đó là không thể

  • a virtual impossibility

    ảo không thể

  • a physical impossibility

    sự bất khả thi về thể chất

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary impossibility

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