Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
literally-impossible
Adjective
/ˈlɪtərəli ɪmˈpɑsəbl/
Definition
An expression used to indicate something that cannot be true in a literal sense or to describe a situation that is beyond the realm of possibility.
Examples
- It’s literally impossible to fit a square peg in a round hole.
- He said he could run a marathon without training, which is literally impossible.
- The idea of jumping to the moon is literally impossible.
Meaning
The term ‘literally-impossible’ combines ‘literally,’ which means in a literal sense or exactly, and ‘impossible,’ meaning not able to occur or exist. Together, it conveys an idea that while something may be stated in a seemingly factual manner, it is, in reality, entirely unfeasible.
Synonyms
- Unfeasible
- Impractical
- Inconceivable
- Out of the question
