inconceivable

adjective

in·​con·​ceiv·​able ˌin-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl How to pronounce inconceivable (audio)
: not conceivable: such as
b
: impossible to comprehend
inconceivability noun
inconceivableness noun
inconceivably adverb

Examples of inconceivable in a Sentence

The fire caused an inconceivable amount of damage. After coming this far, to quit now would be inconceivable.
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The arrangement proved so successful that a war among France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom now seems inconceivable. Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 Atop the list, quarterback Jayden Daniels and a playoff berth that was deemed inconceivable before the season began. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 To build a hotel in such an extraordinary location is virtually inconceivable today. airmail.news, 28 Sep. 2024 But even getting to the point of a plea deal would have seemed inconceivable if not for what happened last week. Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inconceivable 

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconceivable was in 1624

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“Inconceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconceivable. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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inconceivable

adjective
in·​con·​ceiv·​able ˌin-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl How to pronounce inconceivable (audio)
: impossible to imagine or believe
inconceivably adverb

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