impractica'bility
World English Dictionary
impracticable (ɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | incapable of being put into practice or accomplished; not feasible |
| 2. | unsuitable for a desired use; unfit |
| 3. | an archaic word for intractable |
| impractica'bility | |
| —n | |
| im'practicableness | |
| —n | |
| im'practicably | |
| —adv | |
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