Definition

Not suitable or effective for practical use; difficult to implement or carry out in real situations.

Example

The plan to build a bridge made of candy was deemed impractical by the engineers.

Conversation

I was thinking about taking a trip to the moon, but it seems a bit impractical.

Yeah, the costs and logistics would be insane!

Exactly, it’s more of a dream than a realistic plan.

For now, a weekend getaway sounds much more doable!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impractical is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "practical" (from Latin "practicus", meaning able to act or do). The word describes something that is not suitable for practical use or application.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being combined with 'able to act' ('practicus') — that's why impractical means something that cannot be effectively used.

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