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infeasibility

|in/fea/si/bil/i/ty|

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/ˌɪnˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/

impracticality

Etymology
Etymology Information

'infeasibility' originates from the Latin word 'facere,' meaning 'to do or make,' combined with the prefix 'in-' indicating negation, and the suffix '-ibility' denoting capability.

Historical Evolution

'Infeasibility' evolved from the Old French word 'faisable,' meaning 'capable of being done,' with the prefix 'in-' added to denote the opposite.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not capable of being done,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or quality of being infeasible; impracticality or impossibility of being carried out.

The infeasibility of the project was evident from the start.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45