impossible

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something that cannot be done
  2. adjective not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
  3. adjective totally unlikely

Etymology

From Middle English impossible, equivalent to im- + possible.

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