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- [im-prak-ti-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈpræk tɪ kə bəl/
- /ɪmˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-prak-ti-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈpræk tɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of impracticable word
- adjective impracticable not practicable; incapable of being put into practice with the available means: an impracticable plan. 1
- adjective impracticable unsuitable for practical use or purposes, as a device or material. 1
- adjective impracticable (of ground, places, etc.) impassable. 1
- adjective impracticable (of persons) hard to deal with because of stubbornness, stupidity, etc. 1
- noun impracticable (of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out. 1
- adjective impracticable that cannot be made or done 1
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Origin of impracticable
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; im-2 + practicable
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Parts of speech for Impracticable
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impracticable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
impracticable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impracticable
adj impracticable
- impossible — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
- imprudent — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- insuperable — incapable of being passed over, overcome, or surmounted: an insuperable barrier.
- unfeasible — capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
adjective impracticable
- unviable — capable of living.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- unpractical — not practical; impractical; lacking practical usefulness or wisdom.
- unrealizable — incapable of being made actual or real, as an ideal or ambition: His dream of military glory was unrealizable.
Antonyms for impracticable
adj impracticable
- practicable — capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution.
adjective impracticable
- viable — capable of living.
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