/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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