/ɛ̃.pɔ.sibl/
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Translation
impossible
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Word origin
From Latin impossibilis ('not possible'), from the negative prefix in- and possibilis ('possible'), from posse ('to be able'). English 'impossible' and 'possible' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- impossibilis
- English cognates
- impossible, possible, potent
Grammar
Examples
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It is not impossible if we work together.
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It is impossible for me to come tomorrow morning.
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Nothing is truly impossible with willpower.
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This problem seems impossible to solve without help.
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Parking the car here is almost impossible on Saturday evening.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 6: impossible, tel, casser and 7 more words.