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Impracticable vs. Impractical
Impracticable
/ɪmˈpraktɪkəb(ə)l/Examples:
The plan was deemed impracticable by the experts.Building the bridge without funds is simply impracticable.Due to terrain, the route was completely impracticable.
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Impractical
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/Examples:
His idea to fly to work every day proved impractical.She found the gardening tools too impractical for her needs.Their plan to convert the entire building was impractical.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Impracticable refers to something that is impossible to do or carry out, often due to external constraints.
- Impractical refers to something that is not sensible or realistic, typically due to lack of effectiveness or efficiency.
- Remember, impracticable is about what cannot be done, whereas impractical is about what shouldn't ideally be done.
- A task can be impracticable due to logistical reasons, while a method can be impractical because it consumes too much time or resources.
- If something is deemed impracticable, it usually means external conditions make it impossible, whereas impractical is more about the internal qualities of an idea or method.
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