unrealizable
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/ˌʌnˌriːəˈlaɪzəbl̩/
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/ˌʌnˌrɪəˈlaɪzəbl̩/
impossible to achieve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrealizable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'realizable' which comes from 'realize', derived from the Latin word 'realis' meaning 'actual'.
Historical Evolution
'realize' transformed from the Old French word 'realiser' and eventually became the modern English word 'realize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make real or actual', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not capable of being achieved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being achieved or brought into reality.
The project was deemed unrealizable due to budget constraints.
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