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- [im-pas, im-pas]
- /ˈɪm pæs, ɪmˈpæs/
- /æmˈpæs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pas, im-pas]
- /ˈɪm pæs, ɪmˈpæs/
Definitions of impasse word
- noun impasse a position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock. 1
- noun impasse a road or way that has no outlet; cul-de-sac. 1
- noun impasse A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. 1
- noun impasse road with no exit 1
- noun impasse situation: no progress 1
- singular noun impasse If people are in a difficult position in which it is impossible to make any progress, you can refer to the situation as an impasse. 0
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Origin of impasse
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < French, equivalent to im- im-2 + -passe, stem of passer to pass
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Parts of speech for Impasse
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preposition
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impasse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impasse
noun impasse
- predicament — an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation.
- standstill — a state of cessation of movement or action; halt; stop: The ball rolled to a standstill.
- gridlock — the stoppage of free vehicular movement in an urban area because key intersections are blocked by traffic.
- dilemma — a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.
- deadlock — If a dispute or series of negotiations reaches deadlock, neither side is willing to give in at all and no agreement can be made.
Antonyms for impasse
noun impasse
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
- breakthrough — A breakthrough is an important development or achievement.
- solution — the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- passe — no longer fashionable, in wide use, etc.; out-of-date; outmoded: There were many photographs of passé fashions. I thought hand-cranked pencil sharpeners were passé.
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