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unfathomableimpossible to understand or comprehend; extremely difficult to fathom

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: impossible to understand or comprehend; extremely difficult to fathom

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfæðəməbl/

Korean meaning: 이해할 수 없는, 헤아릴 수 없는

Korean pronunciation: 언**패**더머블

Example Sentences

  • My cat's decision to sleep in a tiny box instead of her luxurious bed remains unfathomable.
  • The professor's unfathomable explanation left the entire class more confused than before.
  • The unfathomable suffering caused by the war moved people worldwide to take action.

unfathomable

ADJECTIVE

//ʌnˈfæðəməbl//

impossible to understand or comprehend; extremely difficult to fathom

unfathomable concept
💡 Concept

Scientists find the cosmic mysteries unfathomable despite their efforts

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unfathomable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What seems fashionable remains unfathomable, beyond reasonable understanding

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈfæðəməbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈfæðəməbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootfathom
Suffix--able

Origin

From the English word 'fathom' (meaning to understand or to measure depth), derived from Old English 'fæðm' meaning arm's length or embrace, combined with the prefix 'un-' (not) and suffix '-able' (capable of being).

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🎵Rhyme

fashionablereasonableseasonable
fashionable
reasonable
seasonable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's decision to sleep in a tiny box instead of her luxurious bed remains unfathomable.

😄 Fun example

The professor's unfathomable explanation left the entire class more confused than before.

The unfathomable suffering caused by the war moved people worldwide to take action.

Scientists continue to explore the unfathomable mysteries of black holes.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

incomprehensibleinscrutableimpenetrablemysteriousenigmatic

Antonyms

comprehensiblefathomableunderstandable

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