Impossible
(adjective)
- Not able to be done, achieved, or accomplished.
- Not able to happen or be true.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french, or from latin impossibilis, from in- "not" + possibilis (see possible).
Examples:
- It is impossible to predict the future.
- The task seemed impossible, but she succeeded.
- The odds of winning the lottery are next to impossible.
- It is impossible for a human to fly without the aid of technology.
- He claimed it was impossible to fix the problem, but she proved him wrong.