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English → English (gcide) Definition: Impossible quantity Impossible \Im*pos"si*ble\, a. [F., fr. L. impossibilis; pref. im- not + possibilis possible. See Possible.] Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible. [1913 Webster] With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. --Matt. xix. 26. [1913 Webster] Without faith it is impossible to please him. --Heb. xi. 6. [1913 Webster] Impossible quantity (Math.), an imaginary quantity. See Imaginary. Syn: See Impracticable. [1913 Webster]