Definition of IMPOSSIBLE

impossible

Meanings

Plural: impossibles

Noun

  • something that cannot be done
    • "his assignment verged on the impossible"
  • An impossibility.
  • A skateboard trick consisting of a backflip performed in midair.

Adjective

  • not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
    • "an impossible dream"
    • "an impossible situation"

Adjective Satellite

  • totally unlikely
  • used of persons or their behavior
    • "impossible behavior"

Adj

  • Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
  • Very difficult to deal with.
  • imaginary

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English impossible, equivalent to im- + possible.

Antonyms

inevitable, possible

Scrabble Score: 16

impossible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
impossible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
impossible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

impossible is a valid Words With Friends word