impossibility

word

Definition

The fact or condition of being impossible; something that cannot be done or that cannot happen.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal, academic, or philosophical contexts. Often combined with 'of' (e.g., 'the impossibility of success'). Less common in casual speech than 'impossible.'

Example Sentences

The impossibility of traveling to the moon was once widely believed.

basic

They discussed the impossibility of finishing the project on time.

basic

It is an impossibility to fit all these boxes in the car.

basic

For many, owning a home in the city feels like an impossibility nowadays.

natural

Trying to change his mind is an absolute impossibility.

natural

I refuse to accept the impossibility of a better future.

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