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(), a.[F., fr. L. impossibilis; pref. im- not + possibilis possible. See Possible.] Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible. With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Matt. xix. 26. Without faith it is impossible to please him. Heb. xi. 6. Impossible quantity (Math.), an imaginary quantity. See Imaginary. Syn. -- See Impracticable. Impos"sible n.An impossibility. [Obs.] "Madam," quoth he, "this were an impossible!" Chaucer. スポンサード リンク
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