Impossible vs. Infeasible — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Impossible and Infeasible
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Impossible
Not able to occur, exist, or be done
It was almost impossible to keep up with him
A seemingly impossible task
Infeasible
Not feasible; impracticable.
Impossible
Incapable of having existence or of occurring.
Infeasible
Not feasible.
Impossible
Not capable of being accomplished
An impossible goal.
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Infeasible
Not capable of being done or accomplished; impracticable.
Impossible
Unacceptable; intolerable
Impossible behavior.
Infeasible
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice;
Refloating the sunken ship proved impracticable because of its fragility
A suggested reform that was unfeasible in the prevailing circumstances
Impossible
Extremely difficult to deal with or tolerate
An impossible child.
An impossible situation.
Impossible
Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
It is difficult, if not impossible, to memorize 20,000 consecutive numbers.
Sarah thinks that nothing is impossible because things can always somehow happen.
Impossible
Very difficult to deal with.
You never listen to a word I say – you're impossible!
Impossible
Imaginary
Impossible quantities, or imaginary numbers
Impossible
An impossibility.
Impossible
A skateboard trick consisting of a backflip performed in midair.
Impossible
Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible.
With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Without faith it is impossible to please him.
Impossible
An impossibility; as, he tried to do the impossible.
"Madam," quoth he, "this were an impossible!"
Impossible
Something that cannot be done;
His assignment verged on the impossible
Impossible
Not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with;
An impossible dream
An impossible situation
Impossible
Totally unlikely
Impossible
Used of persons or their behavior;
Impossible behavior
Insufferable insolence
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