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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.

Synonyms

  • Impossible Action

Hypernyms

  • Choice
  • Alternative

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.

Synonyms

  • Impossibleness

Antonyms

  • Possibility

Hypernyms

  • Nonentity

Hyponyms

  • Inconceivableness

Related Words

  • Impossible (adjective)
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