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- DictionaryIn·con·ceiv·a·ble/ˌinkənˈsēvəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable: "it seemed inconceivable that he had been unaware of what was going on"
The meaning of INCONCEIVABLE is not conceivable. How to use inconceivable in a sentence.
Inconceivable definition: not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable. See examples of INCONCEIVABLE used in a sentence.
INCONCEIVABLE definition: 1. impossible to imagine or think of: 2. extremely unlikely: 3. impossible to imagine or think…. Learn more.
impossible to imagine or think of: inconceivable to The idea that they might not win was inconceivable to them. It would be inconceivable for her to change her mind. He added that it was unconceivable to him that anyone would consent to such a change. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not able to happen, exist, or be true.
When an idea or event is inconceivable, it's so outlandish, amazing, or horrible that it’s hard to believe. The horrible acts committed by the Nazis during the Holocaust are inconceivable on many levels, yet we know they occurred.
If you describe something as inconceivable, you think it is very unlikely to happen or be true. It was inconceivable to me that Toby could have been my attacker. Until now, a devaluation of the dollar seemed inconceivable.
1. Impossible to comprehend or grasp fully: inconceivable folly; an inconceivable disaster. 2. So unlikely or surprising as to have been thought impossible; unbelievable: an inconceivable victory against all odds. in′con·ceiv′a·bil′i·ty, in′con·ceiv′a·ble·ness n. in′con·ceiv′a·bly adv.
Definition of inconceivable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. uk / ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl / us. Add to word list. impossible to imagine: [ + that ] I find it inconceivable that she could be a killer. (Definition of inconceivable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of inconceivable. in Chinese (Traditional) 不能想像的, 不可思議的, 極不可能的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
adjective. Impossible to comprehend or grasp fully. Inconceivable folly; an inconceivable disaster. American Heritage. That cannot be conceived; that cannot be thought of, understood, imagined, or believed. Webster's New World. So unlikely or surprising as to have been thought impossible; unbelievable. An inconceivable victory against all odds.
