Impracticable

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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/

Definitions of impracticable

noun a person or thing that is impracticable

Example Sentences

A1 The task was impracticable for a beginner like me.

A2 She found the instructions impracticable to follow.

B1 The project was deemed impracticable due to budget constraints.

B2 The plan to hike the mountain in one day was impracticable.

C1 The proposal was rejected as impracticable by the board of directors.

C2 The idea of implementing the new system was deemed impracticable by the IT team.

adjective not capable of being put into practice or carried out

Example Sentences

A1 It is impracticable to reach the top of the mountain without proper equipment.

A2 For beginners, learning advanced calculus may seem impracticable.

B1 Without a car, it would be impracticable to travel to remote areas.

B2 The proposed solution was deemed impracticable due to budget constraints.

C1 The CEO found the idea of relocating the entire company impracticable.

C2 After careful consideration, the project was deemed impracticable and was abandoned.

Examples of impracticable in a Sentence

formal The proposed plan was deemed impracticable due to budget constraints.

informal It's impracticable to expect everyone to attend the meeting on such short notice.

slang Trying to finish this project by tomorrow is just plain impracticable.

figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were considered impracticable by her parents.

Grammatical Forms of impracticable

past tense

impracticabled

plural

impracticables

comparative

more impracticable

superlative

most impracticable

present tense

impracticable

future tense

will be impracticable

perfect tense

has been impracticable

continuous tense

is being impracticable

singular

impracticable

positive degree

impracticable

infinitive

to impracticable

gerund

impracticabling

participle

impracticable

Origin and Evolution of impracticable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'impracticable' originated from the Latin word 'impracticabilis', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'practicabilis' (practicable).
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'impracticable' has retained its original meaning of not capable of being put into practice or carried out, with slight variations in usage depending on context.