Definitions
- Referring to an idea, plan, or solution that is impossible to put into practice. - Describing something that is not feasible or realistic due to various constraints or limitations. - Talking about a course of action that is not practical or workable in a given situation.
- Describing an idea, plan, or solution that is not suitable or realistic for a particular situation. - Referring to something that is not practical or functional in everyday life. - Talking about a course of action that is not feasible or workable in a given context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not practical or workable.
- 2Both words refer to ideas, plans, solutions, or courses of action.
- 3Both words imply that there are constraints or limitations preventing the feasibility of the idea or plan.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unpracticable is less common than impractical and is often used in formal contexts.
- 2Degree: Unpracticable implies that something is completely impossible to put into practice, while impractical suggests that something may be possible but not feasible or realistic.
- 3Connotation: Unpracticable has a more negative connotation than impractical, suggesting that the idea or plan is flawed or poorly thought out.
- 4Formality: Unpracticable is more formal than impractical and is often used in legal or technical contexts.
Remember this!
Unpracticable and impractical are synonyms that describe ideas, plans, solutions, or courses of action that are not practical or workable. However, unpracticable suggests that something is completely impossible to put into practice, while impractical suggests that something may be possible but not feasible or realistic. Additionally, unpracticable is more formal and has a more negative connotation than impractical.
