inconceivable — Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable or impossible to comprehend.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable or impossible to comprehend.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkənˈsivəbəl/
Example Sentences
- It's inconceivable that my cat learned to use Netflix without opposable thumbs.
- The idea of working without coffee is inconceivable to most office workers.
- It was inconceivable to the team that they could lose after leading by 20 points.
inconceivable
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪnkənˈsivəbəl/]
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable or impossible to comprehend.
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable or impossible to comprehend.
What seemed inconceivable becomes achievable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin inconceivabilis, meaning 'unable to be grasped by the mind.' The word literally described ideas that slip away from understanding like soap bubbles bursting when you try to catch them.
Breakdown
in- (not) + conceive (to grasp mentally, from Latin concipere) + -able (able to be)
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📝Examples
“It's inconceivable that my cat learned to use Netflix without opposable thumbs.”
“The idea of working without coffee is inconceivable to most office workers.”
“It was inconceivable to the team that they could lose after leading by 20 points.”
“The speed of technological advancement would be inconceivable to people from 100 years ago.”
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