Impracticable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl/ im·prac·ti·ca·ble

Meaning & Definition of Impracticable

Impracticable (adjective)

  1. impassable
  2. not practicable, incapable of being performed or accomplished by the means employed or at command

Impracticable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not capable of being put to use or account

    "an impracticable plan for dealing with the recent intrusion of bears in the suburban neighborhood"

    similar: impractical, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable, useless
    related: unsuitable, inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable, dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent, arrested, interrupted, suspended, unrealistic
    opposite: applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable, useful, utilizable, workable
    near: accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable, all-around, handy, active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Impracticable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Impracticable:

impractical, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable, useless

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Impracticable

Words with the opposite meaning of Impracticable:

applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable, useful, utilizable, workable

Related Words for Impracticable

unsuitable, inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable, dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent, arrested, interrupted, suspended, unrealistic

Near Antonyms of Impracticable

accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable, all-around, handy, active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working

Word Forms of Impracticable

Derived words: impracticability (noun), impracticably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Impracticable

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Impracticable

What does "Impracticable" mean?

"Impracticable" means impassable. As an adjective, it is defined as: impassable.

What is another word for "Impracticable"?

Other words for "Impracticable" include impractical, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable and useless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Impracticable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Impracticable"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Impracticable". Common alternatives include impractical, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable and useless.

What is the opposite of "Impracticable"?

Antonyms of "Impracticable" include applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical and serviceable. Near antonyms include accessible, acquirable, available and obtainable.

How do you use "Impracticable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Impracticable" in a sentence: "an impracticable plan for dealing with the recent intrusion of bears in the suburban neighborhood".

Is "Impracticable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Impracticable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Impracticable"?

"Impracticable" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as im·prac·ti·ca·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Impracticable"?

First known use: 1653.