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impasse
What does impasse mean?
impasse (noun): a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use impasse in a sentence?
- Reached an impasse on the negotiations. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does impasse come from?
Borrowed from French impasse.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of impasse?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “impasse” mean?
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
Not quite: that's what analogy means.
the absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level
Not quite: that's what altitude means.
a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made
Right! That's what “impasse” means.
the state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial
Not quite: that's what custody means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “impasse”?
explosion
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stalemate
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integrity
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reception
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