irraggiungibili

irraggiungibili is an Italian adjective meaning unattainable, unreachable, or difficult to reach. It is formed from the prefix ir- (a variant of in- used before r) attached to raggiungibile, itself derived from the verb raggiungere, “to reach.” The word can describe physical distance, situational barriers, or figurative goals and aspirations that seem beyond one’s reach.

In use, irraggiungibili commonly modifies nouns to denote something that cannot be reached or attained, as in un obiettivo irraggiungibile (an unattainable objective) or una meta irraggiungibile (an unreachable goal). It can also describe places that are remote or impossible to access. Figurative usage is frequent in literary, artistic, and journalistic contexts, where dreams, promises, or ideals are portrayed as irraggiungibili, underscoring longing or limitation.

Grammatically, irraggiungibili is the plural masculine/feminine form; the singular is irraggiungibile, and the feminine forms mirror this pattern (raggiungibile becomes raggiungibile in feminine form). Related nouns include irraggiungibilità (unreachability) and raggiungimento (achievement or attainment). Common synonyms or near-synonyms include inaccessibile and irrealizzabile, though each carries slightly different nuance.

Examples:

- Il sogno di una pace universale rimane irraggiungibile per molti. (The dream of universal peace remains unattainable for many.)

- Alcuni traguardi sembrano irraggiungibili, ma con perseveranza possono diventare concreti. (Some milestones seem unreachable, but with perseverance they can become concrete.)

See also raggiungibilità, raggiungere, inaccessibilità.