inconceivable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- inconceivability noun
- inconceivableness noun
- inconceivably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inconceivable
First recorded in 1625–35; in- 3 + conceivable
Example Sentences
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A chest of drawers “played back and forth with inconceivable rapidity.”
From Literature
"It was inconceivable that this man who shared my life could have committed these horrors," says Ms Pelicot.
From BBC
Having already had three managers this season, it seems inconceivable that owner Evangelos Marinakis will seek a fourth head coach before the campaign is out.
From BBC
It is inconceivable either player decided to sign a long-term contract without knowing it is likely the majority of that time will be spent under a manager who isn't Guardiola.
From BBC
“I think it’s virtually inconceivable to imagine recovery at this point. Let’s imagine three more years of this,” he said.
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