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Inconceivable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inconceivable

 

[ ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a situation where something is considered impossible to believe

Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable.

Synonyms

impossible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable

Examples of usage

  • It is inconceivable that he would abandon his family.
  • The amount of money they spent on the project is inconceivable.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to express disbelief or astonishment

Not capable of being believed; unbelievable.

Synonyms

impossible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable

Examples of usage

  • It is inconceivable that she didn't know about the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconceivable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconcebível

🇮🇳 अकल्पनीय

🇩🇪 unvorstellbar

🇮🇩 tidak terpikirkan

🇺🇦 немислимий

🇵🇱 niewyobrażalny

🇯🇵 想像できない

🇫🇷 inconcevable

🇪🇸 inconcebible

🇹🇷 akıl almaz

🇰🇷 상상할 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يُصدَّق

🇨🇿 nepředstavitelný

🇸🇰 nepredstaviteľný

🇨🇳 不可思议

🇸🇮 nepredstavljiv

🇮🇸 óhugsanlegt

🇰🇿 ақылға қонымсыз

🇬🇪 გაუგონარი

🇦🇿 ağlasığmaz

🇲🇽 inconcebible

Etymology

The word 'inconceivable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', and the word 'conceivable' meaning 'able to be believed or imagined'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-15th century. Over time, 'inconceivable' has been used to describe things that are beyond belief or imagination, emphasizing the impossibility or incredibility of certain events or situations.

See also: conceiving, inconceivability, inconceivably, preconceive, unconceivability.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,147, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.