Impossibility (Noun)
Meaning 1
An alternative that is not available.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The impossibility of finding a parking spot in the city center made us take public transportation instead.
- She had to abandon her dream of becoming a professional dancer due to the impossibility of finding a job in the competitive field.
- The company's lack of resources made expanding the business an impossibility for the foreseeable future.
- His desire to travel the world was met with the impossibility of affording the costs of international flights and accommodations.
- The impossibility of reconciling with her ex-partner made her focus on moving forward and starting a new chapter in her life.
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Meaning 2
Incapability of existing or occurring.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The concept of time travel is often viewed as an impossibility due to the laws of physics.
- For many years, climbing to the summit of Mount Everest was considered an impossibility because of its extreme altitude.
- The team's inability to fund their research project made it an impossibility for them to continue.
- The impossibility of being in two places at once limited her schedule to one event per evening.
- Many scientists believe that the existence of a square circle is an impossibility due to its contradictory definition.