impracticable
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/ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/
not feasible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impracticable' originates from the Latin word 'impracticabilis', where 'im-' meant 'not' and 'practicabilis' meant 'able to be done'.
Historical Evolution
'impracticabilis' transformed into the French word 'impraticable', and eventually became the modern English word 'impracticable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be done', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
The plan was deemed impracticable due to budget constraints.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 07:19