Definition

In a manner that is not practical or feasible; not able to be done or achieved.

Example

The plan was impracticably ambitious, making it impossible to execute successfully.

Conversation

I was thinking of taking a road trip to the mountains this weekend.

That sounds amazing! But isn't it a bit impracticably far for just two days?

You're probably right, but I really want to escape the city for a bit.

Maybe we can plan it for a longer weekend instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impracticably → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not), "practicus" (from Latin, meaning practical or able to be done), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner). The word "impracticably" means in a manner that is not practical or not able to be done.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being combined with 'practical' ('practicus') to remember that 'impracticably' means something that cannot be done in a practical way.

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