Impossibile
Example: È impossibile aprire la porta senza la chiave giusta.
Definition
"Impossibile" describes something that cannot be done, achieved, or happen under any circumstances. It denotes an absolute lack of possibility, as in the phrase: È impossibile aprire la porta senza la chiave giusta, meaning it is impossible to open the door without the correct key.
Etymology
The word "impossibile" comes from the Latin 'impossibilis,' which combines 'in-' (not) and 'possibilis' (possible). Did you know that this root reflects a direct negation, emphasizing that something is beyond reach or capability from its very origin?
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