'Impossible quantity' definitions:

Definition of 'Impossible quantity'

From: GCIDE
  • Impossible \Im*pos"si*ble\, a. [F., fr. L. impossibilis; pref. im- not + possibilis possible. See Possible.] Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible. [1913 Webster]
  • With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. --Matt. xix. 26. [1913 Webster]
  • Without faith it is impossible to please him. --Heb. xi. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • Impossible quantity (Math.), an imaginary quantity. See Imaginary.
  • Syn: See Impracticable. [1913 Webster]