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.'
Spanish: imposibilidadPortuguese (BR): impossibilidadePortuguese (PT): impossibilidadeChinese (Simplified): 不可能Chinese (Traditional): 不可能Hindi: असंभवताArabic: استحالة
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.
natural