unworkable
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/ʌnˈwɜrkəbl/
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/ʌnˈwɜːkəbl/
impossible to implement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unworkable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'workable', which comes from the Old English 'weorc' meaning 'work'.
Historical Evolution
'unworkable' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'workable', which was influenced by the Old English 'weorc'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be worked', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be done or carried out successfully'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be done or carried out successfully.
The plan was deemed unworkable due to budget constraints.
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