Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

physically-impossible

adjective
/ˈfɪzɪkli ɪmˈpɑsəbl/
Definition
Not capable of being achieved or executed in the realm of physics or physical laws.
Examples
  • It is physically impossible for a human to fly unaided.
  • The idea of a perpetual motion machine is considered physically impossible.
Meaning
Refers to something that cannot occur or exist because it contradicts the principles of the physical sciences.
Synonyms
  • unachievable
  • impractical
  • inconceivable