impossible
Definition
1.- An impossibility. 2.- Not possible; not able to be done or happen. 3.- (of a person) Very difficult to deal with.
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/
Explanation
1.- Late 14th century: “Madame,” quod he, “this were an impossible!” — Geoffrey Chaucer, ‘The Franklin's Tale’, Canterbury Tales. 2.- It is difficult, if not impossible, to memorize 20,000 consecutive numbers. 3.- You never listen to a word I say – you're impossible!
Details
- Category: Adjectives
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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