impossibleIMPOSS'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.] |