infeasible

adjective

in·​fea·​si·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈfē-zə-bəl How to pronounce infeasible (audio)
: not feasible : impracticable
infeasibility noun

Examples of infeasible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The vibe was great, but the constraints of the physical space made expanding infeasible. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024 In January 2024 the authority released a report finding earlier proposals infeasible; the volume of horses could not be accommodated, and private operators could not earn a profit. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024 The infeasible timeline and extraordinarily high costs of compliance may force harbor craft out of California entirely. Jasmeet Bains, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024 Housing occupants want windows and modern features, which may be infeasible to incorporate into plans or prohibitively expensive. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infeasible 

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Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infeasible was in 1533

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“Infeasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infeasible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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