Logical impossibility, a condition or statement involving contradiction
or absurdity; as, that a thing can be and not be at the same time. See
Principle of Contradiction, under Contradiction.
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.
With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matt. xix. 26.
Without faith it is impossible to please him.
Heb. xi. 6.
Impossible quantity (Math.), an imaginary quantity. See Imaginary.
Syn. -- See Impracticable.