impasse

Meanings

• noun

  A deadlock or stalemate, typically in a negotiation or dispute.

  - "The peace talks reached an impasse."
  - "Despite numerous attempts, the labor union and management remained at an impasse."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impasse
passage , chassis , casserole , assassin

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Variants

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impasse , impasses

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Etymology

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From French impasse, meaning 'dead end', 'obstacle', 'impassable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term impasse is also used in chess to describe a situation where neither player can checkmate the other.

2. Impasse is a common term used in the field of psychology to describe a state of mental or emotional blockage.

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1. stalemate: A situation where neither side in a conflict can gain an advantage over the other.

2. deadlock: A situation where no progress can be made due to opposing forces or interests.

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Quotes

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1. We seem to have been forced into an "impasse". We need to understand why space-time singularities have the structures that they appear to have; but space-time singularities are regions where our understanding of physics has reached its limits.

   - Roger Penrose,{it}The Emperor's New Mind{/it},1989

2. I think the civil rights movement in its early and middle years offered the best way out of America's racial "impasse": in this society, race must not be a source of advantage or disadvantage for anyone.

   - Shelby Steele,{it}Harper's{/it},June 1988

3. The players are poised to strike after Thursday's games because they believe, with good reason, that if no agreement is reached by the end of the post-season, the owners will declare an "impasse" …

   - Murray Chass,{it}New York Times{/it},9 Aug. 1994

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Culture

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Impasse is a common term used in various contexts such as politics, business, and personal relationships. It refers to a situation where progress or resolution seems impossible.

How to Memorize "impasse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a road that leads to an impasse, where the road ends and progress cannot be made.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word impasse with the feeling of frustration and helplessness when faced with a difficult situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-M-P-A-S-S-E: In My Personal Situations, Always Seek Solutions.

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