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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
IMPOSS'IBLE, a. [L. impossibilis; in and possibilis, from possum, to be able.]
There are two kinds of impossibilities; physical and moral. That is a physical impossibility, which is contrary to the law of nature. A thing is said to be morally impossible, when in itself it is possible,but attended with difficulties or circumstances which give it the appearance of being impossible. [See Possible, Practicable and Impracticable.]
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. An
impossibility.
[Obs.]
"Madam," quoth he, "this were an impossible!" Chaucer. | ||||||||