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 impossible impossible /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with  ( impossible )
    not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
     An impossible dream
    an impossible dream
     An impossible situation
    an impossible situation
  2. () Totally unlikely  ( inconceivable , out of the question , unimaginable , impossible )
    totally unlikely
      It seemed impossible to solve the complex puzzle.
    It seemed impossible to solve the complex puzzle.
  3. (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable  ( impossible , unacceptable )
    (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable
     Impossible behavior
    impossible behavior

noun

  1. () Something that cannot be done  ( impossible )
    something that cannot be done
     His assignment verged on the impossible
    his assignment verged on the impossible