unfathomable — impossible 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
Scientists find the cosmic mysteries unfathomable despite their efforts
What seems fashionable remains unfathomable, beyond reasonable understanding
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🌳Etymology
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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“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.”
“Scientists continue to explore the unfathomable mysteries of black holes.”
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