Definition

The state or quality of being impossible; something that cannot happen or exist.

Example

The impossibleness of the task made everyone feel discouraged.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the impossibleness of certain dreams?

Yeah, sometimes it feels like they are just out of reach.

Exactly! It's frustrating to think about how some things seem impossible.

But I believe that with hard work, we can overcome that impossibleness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impossibleness is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "possibilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be done) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word refers to the state of being not able to be done or the quality of being impossible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') and 'able to be done' ('possibilis') — this helps you remember that 'impossibleness' means the state of being unable to do something.

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