inconceivable
Translation
inconceivable, unbelievable
Examples
It is inconceivable that he would lie.
It is inconceivable that he would lie.
She showed an inconceivable amount of courage.
She showed an inconceivable amount of courage.
Grammar Patterns
It is inconceivable that... It is inconceivable that he would lie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unthinkable, unimaginable, unbelievable; Antonyms: conceivable, plausible, believable
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'conceive' (to form a concept) + '-able'. Literally 'not able to be conceived'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'conceive' as 'to think of an idea'. Something 'inconceivable' is so strange you can't even imagine it.