Impracticality

Pronunciation: /ɪmˌpræktɪˈkæləti/

Definitions of impracticality

noun the quality or state of being impractical; lack of practicality

Example Sentences

A1 The impracticality of carrying all those heavy books made her opt for an e-reader instead.

A2 His idea to build a castle out of toothpicks was met with laughter due to its impracticality.

B1 The team decided to abandon the project due to the impracticality of the proposed timeline.

B2 Despite the impracticality of the plan, they were determined to see it through to the end.

C1 The architect had to consider the impracticality of using certain materials in the construction of the building.

C2 The professor's lecture on the impracticality of time travel sparked a lively debate among the students.

Examples of impracticality in a Sentence

formal The decision to build a bridge in that location was met with criticism due to its impracticality.

informal I don't see the point in buying that expensive gadget, it's just pure impracticality.

slang Wearing high heels to a hiking trip is just plain impracticality.

figurative His constant daydreaming about becoming a millionaire shows the impracticality of his thinking.

Grammatical Forms of impracticality

• plural: impracticalities
• comparative: more impractical
• superlative: most impractical
• present tense: impracticality
• future tense: will be impracticality
• perfect tense: has been impracticality
• continuous tense: is being impracticality
• singular: impracticality
• positive degree: impracticality
• infinitive: to be impracticality
• gerund: impracticality
• participle: impracticality

Origin and Evolution of impracticality

First Known Use: 1786 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'impracticality' originated from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'practicality', which comes from the Latin word 'practicus' meaning 'practical'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'impracticality' has retained its original meaning of not being practical or feasible, but has also evolved to encompass a sense of inefficiency or lack of utility in various contexts.