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inconceivable

adjective

Meaning

Impossible to imagine, believe, or understand because it seems so unlikely or extreme.

Examples

It is inconceivable that a team with such talent could lose every single game this season.
The sheer scale of the universe is almost inconceivable to the human mind.

Synonyms: unlikely, unbelievable, unthinkable, improbable, unfathomable

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inconceivable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl/

Definition

Impossible to imagine, believe, or understand because it seems so unlikely or extreme.

Examples

It is inconceivable that a team with such talent could lose every single game this season.
The sheer scale of the universe is almost inconceivable to the human mind.
She found it inconceivable that her best friend would betray her trust so blatantly.

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