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/
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
The ocean trench felt unfathomable as the submersible's light vanished into endless black.
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).
Breakdown
un- (not) + fathom (understand, from Old English fæðm) + -able (capable of being) = unfathomable (impossible to understand)
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📝Examples
“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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