ĩpoˈsivew

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Translation

impossible

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Word origin

From Latin impossibilis, from in- ('not') and possibilis ('possible').

Origin
Latin
Root
impossibilis
English cognates
impossible, possible

Grammar

Masc pluralimpossíveis

Examples

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It is impossible to finish this today.

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It seemed impossible to beat that team.

praticamente .

Certain tasks are practically impossible without help.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 6: Words 541-550.