How Do You Spell IMPOST?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɒst] (IPA)

The word "impost" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ɪmˈpɒst/. This word refers to a tax or payment that is imposed on something or someone. The "imp" sound at the beginning of the word is pronounced with a short "i" as in "improve". The "o" sound is pronounced with a short "o" as in "lot". The ending "st" is pronounced with a soft "s" sound, like a hissing sound. Overall, the spelling of "impost" accurately reflects its pronunciation in English.

IMPOST Meaning and Definition

1. Impost is a noun that refers to a specific type of tax or duty imposed on goods, imports, or merchandise when they cross a border or enter a country. It is a form of tariff or custom duty that is typically levied by the government as a means to generate revenue or to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. The amount of impost applied to an item is generally determined by its value, quantity, or weight, and it is collected by the customs authorities upon entry or clearance of the goods at a border or port.

   Imposts can take various forms, such as percentage-based taxes, fixed fees, or direct charges on specific items. The revenue generated from impost is usually used to support government initiatives, public projects, infrastructure development, or to address national socio-economic needs. As a result, impost plays an important role in the fiscal policies of nations and has a direct impact on international trade, cross-border commerce, and the cost of imported goods.

   In a broader sense, impost can also be used metaphorically to describe any excessive or unfair burden or tax imposed on individuals or groups. It implies an unjust or unwarranted demand or obligation placed upon someone, often causing financial strain or hardship. This figurative use highlights the negative connotation associated with impost, implying an imposition or undue demand that one is forced to bear.

2. • A tax; a burden; the top part of a pillar which supports an arch; imposition of hands, in eccles., ordination; confirmation.

   • See impose.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for IMPOST

• mpost
• amlost
• empose
• impode
• emost
• impoant
• impcat
• impass
• immpose
• amost
• imporft
• imputt
• epost
• aimost
• imust
• impat
• impt
• imprit
• imput
• impct
• implat
• imposted
• impornt
• impot
• importe
• impas
• simpest
• lampost
• impant
• impoact
• improt
• importa
• impos
• impossi
• apost
• imprest
• almpost
• imost
• omost
• impect
• amgost
• impavt
• imporat
• imposs
• impots
• imposst
• imposte
• imposto
• Imbosq
• Impust
• Imponn
• impoot
• impesa
• impou
• implos
• imkoft
• IMPASm
• impaast
• emposto
• Impoll
• Impusa
• impoosd
• bimpot
• Simposi
• impoote
• Istost
• immoast
• Impowd

Etymology of IMPOST

The word "impost" originated from the Latin word "impositus", the past participle of "imponere". "Imponere" is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "upon" or "in") and "ponere" (meaning "to place" or "to set"). Over time, the Latin word evolved into the Old French term "imposte" and eventually entered Middle English as "impost". In architectural terms, "impost" refers to the ridge or molding on top of a column where an arch or vault is sprung. It is used to transfer the weight of the structure above it to the column.

Similar spelling words for IMPOST

• imposed,
• import,
• impose,
• impostor,
• imposture,
• impasto,
• imports,
• imposing,
• imposter.

Plural form of IMPOST is IMPOSTS

Conjugate verb Impost

CONDITIONAL

I would impost

you would impost

he/she/it would impost

we would impost

they would impost

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be imposting

you would be imposting

he/she/it would be imposting

we would be imposting

they would be imposting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have impost

you would have impost

he/she/it would have impost

we would have impost

they would have impost

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been imposting

you would have been imposting

he/she/it would have been imposting

we would have been imposting

they would have been imposting

FUTURE

I will impost

you will impost

he/she/it will impost

we will impost

they will impost

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be imposting

you will be imposting

he/she/it will be imposting

we will be imposting

they will be imposting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imposted

you will have imposted

he/she/it will have imposted

we will have imposted

they will have imposted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been imposting

you will have been imposting

he/she/it will have been imposting

we will have been imposting

they will have been imposting

IMPERATIVE

you impost

we let´s impost

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to impost

PAST

I imposted

you imposted

he/she/it imposted

we imposted

they imposted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was imposting

you were imposting

he/she/it was imposting

we were imposting

they were imposting

PAST PARTICIPLE

imposted

PAST PERFECT

I had imposted

you had imposted

he/she/it had imposted

we had imposted

they had imposted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been imposting

you had been imposting

he/she/it had been imposting

we had been imposting

they had been imposting

PRESENT

I impost

you impost

he/she/it imposts

we impost

they impost

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am imposting

you are imposting

he/she/it is imposting

we are imposting

they are imposting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imposting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imposted

you have imposted

he/she/it has imposted

we have imposted

they have imposted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been imposting

you have been imposting

he/she/it has been imposting

we have been imposting

they have been imposting