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IMPOSI'TION, n. s as z. [L. impositio. See Impose .] 1. In a general sense, the ...
IMPOSSIBIL'ITY, n. [from impossible.] 1. That which cannot be; the state of bein...
IMPOSS'IBLE, a. [L. impossibilis; in and possibilis, from possum, to be able.] 1...
IM'POST, n. [L. impositum, impono.] 1. Any tax or tribute imposed by authority; ...
IMPOS'THUMATE, v.i. impos'tumate. [See Imposthume .] To form an abscess; to gath...
IMPOS'THUMATED, pp. Affected with an imposthume.
IMPOSTHUMA'TION, n. The act of forming an abscess; also, an abscess; an imposthume.
IMPOS'THUME, n. impos'tume. [This word is a corruption of apostem, L. apostema; ...
IMPOS'TOR, n. [Low L. impostor, from impono. See Impose .] One who imposes on ot...
IMPOS'TURAGE, n. Imposition. [Not in use.]
IMPOS'TURE, n. [L. impostura. See Impose .] Deception practiced under a false or...
IMPOS'TURED, a. Having the nature of imposture.
IMPOS'TUROUS, a. Deceitful. [Not used.]
IM'POTENCE, IM'POTENCY, n. [L. impotentia; in and potentia, from possum. See Pow...
IM'POTENT, a. [L. impotens.] 1. Weak; feeble; wanting strength or power; unable ...
IM'POTENTLY, adv. Weakly; without power over the passions.