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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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

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

Origin of inconceivable1

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

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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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"It is inconceivable that we could simply ignore such allegations," he added.

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Even if Peck had been decided before the shooting, it’s “inconceivable” Pina would have known about it or been able to act on that knowledge in a fast-moving, high-pressure situation, she said.

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However, a leading expert on brain injury said it was "inconceivable" the bouts should go ahead due to the elevated risk of concussion.

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