imposable

im·pose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/

Definitions of imposable word

verb with object imposable to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
verb with object imposable to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
verb with object imposable to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
verb with object imposable to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
verb with object imposable Printing. to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on an imposing stone or the like and secure in a chase for printing. 1
verb with object imposable to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1

See all 11 definitions of imposable

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Origin of imposable

First appearance:

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

1475-85; late Middle English < Middle French imposer, equivalent to im- im-1 + poser to pose1; see also pose2

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Parts of speech for Imposable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imposable

imposable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imposable usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for imposable

verb with object imposable

posable — to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others: He likes to pose as an authority on literature.

Just one Antonym for imposable