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Definition of impracticable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

impracticable

adjective
 
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/
 
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/
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  1. impossible or very difficult to do; not practical in a particular situation
    • It would be impracticable for each member to be consulted on every occasion.
    • This idea was considered completely impracticable.
    opposite practicable compare impractical
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    adverb
    • completely
    • quite
    • totally
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