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Noun
S:
(n)
impossible
(something that cannot be done)
"his assignment verged on the impossible"
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S:
(n)
impossibility
,
impossible action
(an alternative that is not available)
Adjective
S:
(adj)
impossible
(not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with)
"an impossible dream"; "an impossible situation"
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S:
(adj)
impossible
,
inconceivable
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out of the question
,
unimaginable
(totally unlikely)
S:
(adj)
impossible
,
unacceptable
((used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable)
"impossible behavior"