Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being impractical; lack of practical usefulness or feasibility. It refers to an idea, plan, or thing that is not sensible or realistic given real-world conditions.
   • A concern with theoretical possibilities over actual use or application.

Usage

• The word "impracticality" is used to describe the inherent unsuitability of something for practical purposes. It is often a criticism of plans, designs, or suggestions that are theoretically interesting but fail to account for real-world constraints like cost, time, or common sense.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The sheer impracticality of building a house entirely of glass was obvious to everyone.
  • His proposal was rejected due to its financial impracticality.
  • She loved the dress's design but acknowledged its impracticality for daily wear.

Advanced Usage

• "to demonstrate the impracticality of something": to show clearly why something is not practical.
  • The failed pilot project demonstrated the impracticality of the new policy.
• "a vision clouded by impracticality": a plan or dream that is unrealistic.
  • The entrepreneur's initial vision was clouded by impracticality, but her advisors helped refine it.

Variants and Related Words

• Impractical (adj): not practical; not sensible or realistic.
  • Wearing high heels for a hiking trip is impractical.
• Practically (adv): in a practical manner; almost.
  • It is practically impossible to finish this in one day.
• Practicality (n): the quality of being practical; suitability for actual use.
  • When choosing a car, practicality is often more important than style.

Synonyms

• Unfeasibility: The state of not being possible or practical to do easily.
• Unworkability: The quality of being unable to function or be carried out successfully.
• Utopianism (in context): The pursuit of ideals that are admirable but unrealistic.

Antonyms

• Practicality: The quality of being suitable for a particular purpose; sensibleness.
• Feasibility: The state of being possible and likely to be achieved.
• Usefulness: The quality of being of practical use.

Noun

1. concerned with theoretical possibilities rather than actual use