adjective

inconceivable

inconceivable, unbelievable, unthinkable

It is inconceivable that he would lie.

It is inconceivable that he would lie.

The scale of the disaster was inconceivable.

The scale of the disaster was inconceivable.

It is inconceivable that ... It is inconceivable that he failed the exam.

an inconceivable ((noun)) The speed was inconceivable.

Synonyms: unbelievable, unthinkable, unimaginable; Antonyms: conceivable, plausible

From 'in-' (not) + 'conceive' (to form in the mind) + '-able' (capable of). Literally, 'not able to be imagined'.

Think 'cannot conceive'. If an idea is inconceivable, you cannot even form it in your mind.

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