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inconceivable

[ in-kuhn-see-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable
  2. unbelievable; incredible.


inconceivable

/ ˌɪ԰əˈːəə /

adjective

  1. incapable of being conceived, imagined, or considered
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳDzˈ𾱱, adverb
  • ˌԳDzˌ𾱱ˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • cDz·𾱱a·i·ٲ cDz·𾱱a··Ա noun
  • cDz·𾱱a· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inconceivable1

First recorded in 1625–35; in- 3 + conceivable
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Example Sentences

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Is it inconceivable that the US might deny them or veto the Federal Reserve handing them out?

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It therefore seems inconceivable that he finds himself in such limbo but with Partey there is plenty to consider.

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Donald Trump had only been president for four months and a global pandemic was downright inconceivable, an idea reserved for paranoia thrillers.

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"The idea this wasn't classified information at the time is inconceivable," Glenn Gerstell, former general counsel of the National Security Agency, told the BBC.

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It was inconceivable for many to think Aston Villa could be relegated from the Women's Super League this season - but it's looking increasingly possible.

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