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Meaning of That's an impossibility

A thing that cannot occur or be achieved.

In simple words: Something that can't happen.

That's an impossibility in a sentence

  • If you think the team will win every game, that's an impossibility.
  • Believing we can finish this project in one day? That's an impossibility.
  • For a child to lift that heavy box by themselves? That's an impossibility.
  • Thinking you can solve that puzzle in five minutes? That's an impossibility.
  • Getting all the paperwork done today? That's an impossibility.

How to use That's an impossibility

Use in conversations where you're dismissing the feasibility of an idea. It's neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Remember it as 'impossible' with a twist; it's like impossible + ability.

Related words

Collocations with That's an impossibility

  • considered an impossibility
  • deem an impossibility
  • view as an impossibility

Synonyms for That's an impossibility

  • unfeasibility
  • infeasibility
  • impossibility

Common mistakes with That's an impossibility

  • Using 'impossibility' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Saying 'that's impossible' instead of the phrase as a whole.
  • Confusing with similar phrases like 'that's not possible'.

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Frequently asked questions about That's an impossibility

What does That's an impossibility mean?

Something that can't happen.

What is the definition of That's an impossibility?

A thing that cannot occur or be achieved.

How do you use That's an impossibility in a sentence?

If you think the team will win every game, that's an impossibility.

Can you give another example of That's an impossibility?

Believing we can finish this project in one day? That's an impossibility.

What are synonyms for That's an impossibility?

Common alternatives include unfeasibility, infeasibility, impossibility.

What words go with That's an impossibility?

It commonly pairs with considered an impossibility, deem an impossibility, view as an impossibility.

What are common mistakes when using That's an impossibility?

Using 'impossibility' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun. Saying 'that's impossible' instead of the phrase as a whole. Confusing with similar phrases like 'that's not possible'.

How do you pronounce That's an impossibility?

US: //ðæts æn ɪmˈpɑsəˌbɪləti//, UK: //ðæts æn ɪmˈpɒsɪbɪlɪti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's an impossibility?

Use in conversations where you're dismissing the feasibility of an idea. It's neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.