impossibility

• Nom désignant l'état ou la condition de ce qui est impossible, ou une chose qui ne peut pas exister ou se produire.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being impossible, or something that cannot exist or occur.

1. Incapability of existing or occurringB2formal

   The state or quality of being impossible; something that cannot exist or happen.

   impossibilité

   • The impossibility of traveling faster than light is a fundamental principle of physics.
   • He faced the impossibility of completing the task in such a short time.
   • The idea of a perfect society is often dismissed as an impossibility.

   Synonymesimpracticabilityinconceivabilityinfeasibilityunfeasibility

   Antonymesfeasibilitylikelihoodpossibilitypracticabilityprobabilityviability

2. An alternative that is not availableB2formal

   A situation or option that is not possible or cannot be chosen.

   Impossibilité (option indisponible)

   • Given the circumstances, returning to the old plan was an impossibility.
   • She realized that staying silent was an impossibility after hearing the truth.
   • The team considered every option, but a quick fix was an impossibility.

   Synonymesimpossibleno-gononstarter

   Antonymeschoiceoptionpossibility