Definitions
- Referring to something that cannot be done or achieved. - Describing a situation that is not feasible or practical. - Talking about an idea or concept that is beyond the realm of possibility.
- Describing a plan or idea that is not practical or realistic. - Referring to a solution or approach that is not effective or feasible. - Talking about a proposal or suggestion that is unlikely to succeed or be implemented.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations that are not feasible or practical.
- 2Both words suggest that something cannot be done or achieved.
- 3Both words convey a sense of impossibility or impracticality.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Impossible refers to something that cannot be done or achieved, while unworkable refers to a plan or idea that is not practical or realistic.
- 2Degree: Impossible suggests that something is completely out of the realm of possibility, while unworkable implies that something may be possible but not practical or effective.
- 3Usage: Impossible is more commonly used in everyday language, while unworkable is more technical and specific to certain contexts.
- 4Connotation: Impossible has a more absolute and final connotation, while unworkable suggests that there may be alternative solutions or approaches.
- 5Emphasis: Impossible emphasizes the lack of possibility, while unworkable emphasizes the lack of practicality or effectiveness.
Remember this!
Impossible and unworkable are synonyms that describe situations that are not feasible or practical. However, impossible refers to something that cannot be done or achieved, while unworkable refers to a plan or idea that is not practical or realistic. Impossible has a more absolute and final connotation, while unworkable suggests that there may be alternative solutions or approaches.
