Kilo Lingo

/ɛ̃.pɔ.sibl/

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Translation

impossible

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

Examples

' .

It is not impossible if we work together.

' .

It is impossible for me to come tomorrow morning.

' .

Nothing is truly impossible with willpower.

paraît résoudre .

This problem seems impossible to solve without help.

Garer .

Parking the car here is almost impossible on Saturday evening.

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