Impossible meaning

What does “impossible” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“impossible” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something that cannot be done.

impossible

noun

  1. something that cannot be done

    “his assignment verged on the impossible”

adjective

  1. not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

    “an impossible dream”

    “an impossible situation”

    Oppositespossible
  2. totally unlikely

  3. (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable

    “impossible behavior”

    Synonymsunacceptable

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University