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impossible action

noun

Simple meaning

An alternative that is not available.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

ihmpahsuhbuhlakshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪmˈpɑsəbəˈlækʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. An alternative that is not available

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: An alternative that is not available

Used this way, impossible action is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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