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impossible definition

im·pos·sible (im päs′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. not capable of being, being done, or happening
  2. not capable of being done easily or conveniently
  3. not capable of being endured, used, agreed to, etc. because disagreeable or unsuitable an impossible task, an impossible request

Etymology: OFr < L impossibilis: see in- & possible

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