Definition

The quality or state of not being practical or useful in a real situation.

Example

The impracticality of the plan made it difficult to implement.

Conversation

I was thinking about that idea you had for the project, but it seems a bit too ambitious.

Yeah, I realized the impracticality of it after I wrote it down.

Maybe we should focus on something more achievable instead.

Good call! Simplicity can often lead to better results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impracticality is formed from "im-" (meaning not), "practical" (from Latin "practicus", meaning capable of being done or useful), and "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state of being not practical or useful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being combined with 'capable of being done' ('practicus') to remember that 'impracticality' means the state of being not practical.

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