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Definition of impracticably

impracticably

/ɪmˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bli/
im · prac · ti · ca · bly
Adjective:impracticable
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impracticably Lexical Profile

impracticably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner or to a degree that is impossible to carry out, implement, or use in practice.

Example

"The initial architectural blueprint was impracticably complex and had to be simplified before construction could begin."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Careful writers distinguish 'impracticably' (in a way that is impossible to carry out in practice) from 'impractically' (in a way that is not sensible, useful, or realistic), though the two often overlap in everyday usage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impracticably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impracticably
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