impossibly

/ɪmˈpɑsəbli/ /ɪmˈpɒsəbli/

Meanings

adverb

Not possibly; in an impossible manner.

Examples :

"The math problem seemed impossibly difficult; I couldn't even understand where to start. "

possibility abstract

adverb

To the point of impossibility.

Examples :

"The topology problem was impossibly difficult."

possibility degree

adverb

Contrary to what had been thought possible.

Examples :

"Impossibly, after the water receded, the cat was found asleep on a chair jammed in a tree."

possibility attitude condition

Related Words

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

topology noun

/təˈpɒlədʒi/ /təˈpɑlədʒi/

A branch of mathematics studying those properties of a geometric figure or solid that are not changed by stretching, bending and similar homeomorphisms.

"Even though a coffee cup and a donut look different, in topology they can be considered the same because you could theoretically mold one into the other without cutting or gluing. "

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

contrary noun

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

The opposite.

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

impossibility noun

/ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/

Something that is impossible.

"Meeting the deadline is an impossibility; there is no way we can be ready in time."

impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

An impossibility

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

receded verb

/rɪˈsiːdɪd/ /riˈsiːdɪd/

To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

"The floodwaters receded, leaving mud in the streets. "

possibly adverb

/ˈpɒsɪbli/ /ˈpɑsəbli/

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

"My sister might be late for work; she possibly got caught in traffic. "