impossible

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

   an impossible dream

2. 2
   adj

   used of persons or their behavior

   impossible behavior

3. 3
   noun

   something that cannot be done

   The assignment verged on the impossible.

4. 4
   adj

   Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

   Antonio: What impossible matter will he make easy next? Sebastian: I think he will carry this island home in his pocket and give it his son for an apple. Antonio : And sowing the kernels of it in the sea bring forth more islands.

5. 5
   adj

   Very difficult to deal with.

   You never listen to a word I say – you're impossible!

6. 6
   adj

   imaginary

   impossible quantities, or imaginary numbers

7. 7
   noun

   An impossibility.

   In fact, to most people, the real impossibles do not seem impossible, or wonderful, or even difficult at all.

8. 8
   adj

   totally unlikely

Etymology

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