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Meaning of inconceivable
The primary meaning of "inconceivable" is that something is impossible to imagine or comprehend.
Etymology of inconceivable
The word "inconceivable" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "conceivable" derived from "conciepere" meaning "to take in" or "to grasp", with the Old French influence of "inconcevable"
Historically, "inconceivable" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is beyond human understanding or imagination
Synonyms
unbelievable
unthinkable
unimaginable
implausible
incredible
preposterous
absurd
ridiculous
laughable
comical
farcical
impossible
incongruous
inconsistent
contradictory
paradoxical
baffling
perplexing
puzzling
mystifying
enigmatic
incomprehensible
inexplicable
unfathomable
inscrutable
unintelligible
implausible
unconvincing
dubious
questionable
suspect
untrustworthy
unreliable
unsound
illogical
irrational
unreasonable
unreasoning
senseless
nonsensical
foolish
absurdity
fatuous
asinine
idiotic
mindless
brainless
foolishness
absurdness
Definitions
- Unable to be imagined or comprehended
- * Impossible or extremely difficult to believe
Usage Examples
- The idea that humans could travel to other planets was inconceivable just a century ago
- * It's inconceivable that the company could have made such a massive mistake without anyone noticing
Antonyms
conceivable
believable
thinkable
imaginable
plausible
credible
reasonable
rational
logical
sensible
sound
valid
convincing
persuasive
trustworthy
reliable
possible
probable
likely
certain
undeniable
indisputable
unquestionable
unarguable
irrefutable