impossibleness
/im'pɔsəblnis/
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Definition
Noun: - The quality or state of being impossible; incapability of existing or occurring. It refers to the inherent condition of something that cannot be done, achieved, or realized under any circumstances.
Usage
"Impossibleness" is a formal and somewhat rare noun used to describe the absolute quality of being impossible. It is often used in philosophical, logical, or theoretical discussions to denote an inherent contradiction or an insurmountable barrier in principle. - It is typically used as the subject or object of a sentence. - It is often synonymous with "impossibility," though "impossibility" is far more common in modern usage.
Examples
- The impossibleness of perpetual motion is a fundamental principle of thermodynamics.
- He argued for the logical impossibleness of the proposed scenario.
- The sheer impossibleness of the task discouraged everyone from even attempting it.
Advanced Usage
- "To demonstrate/prove the impossibleness of...": To logically show that something cannot exist or happen.
- The mathematician set out to prove the impossibleness of squaring the circle using only a compass and straightedge.
Variants and Related Words
- Impossibility (n): The more common and frequently used synonym for "impossibleness."
- The impossibility of the demand was obvious to all.
- Impossible (adj): Not able to occur, exist, or be done.
- It is impossible to be in two places at once.
Synonyms
- Impossibility: The condition of being impossible.
- Hopelessness: The state of having no hope of success (in contexts where success is deemed impossible).
- Impracticability: The quality of being impossible in practice.
Antonyms
- Possibility: The state or fact of being possible.
- Feasibility: The practicality or possibility of something.
- Achievability: The quality of being able to be brought about or accomplished successfully.
Noun
- incapability of existing or occurring