impracticability (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˌpræktɪkəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The quality of being impossible or difficult to do or carry out successfully.

Examples

• The committee discussed the impracticability of implementing the new policy without additional funding.

• Despite the innovative idea, the engineers pointed out the impracticability of building such a structure on unstable ground.

• Her detailed report clearly demonstrated the impracticability of the proposed schedule.

Synonyms of impracticability

Words with a similar meaning to impracticability:

• difficulty
• unfeasibility
• impossibility
• unworkability

Antonyms of impracticability

Words with the opposite meaning to impracticability:

• practicability
• feasibility

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