inconceivable

CEFRC1

/ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Impossible to imagine or believe.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.

Examples

  • A few years ago it would have been inconceivable for Japan to send troops overseas.

  • It is inconceivable to me that he would do such a thing.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

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In context

  • It is inconceivable that he could ever be elected president.

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Origin

adjective

From in- + conceivable.