practically impossible

/ˈpræktɪkli ɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

extremely difficult or unlikely

The task was practically impossible under the given time constraints.

The task was so difficult that it was almost impossible to complete on time.

informal

Something that is extremely difficult or unlikely to happen or be achieved

Climbing that mountain without proper equipment is practically impossible.

It is almost impossible to climb that mountain without the right gear.

Finding a parking spot in the city during rush hour is practically impossible.

It is very difficult to find a parking spot in the city during peak hours.

This phrase is often used to emphasize the extreme difficulty of a situation or task.

Collocations

practically impossible toused to describe something that is extremely difficult or unlikely

almost impossible

very improbable

Use this phrase to emphasize the extreme difficulty of a situation or task.

This phrase is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

The phrase combines 'practically' (in a practical sense) and 'impossible' (not possible) to emphasize the extreme difficulty of a situation.

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe situations that are nearly impossible to achieve or accomplish.

practically

in a practical sense, effectively

adverb

impossible

not possible

adjective

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