Inconceivable

Pronunciation: /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bəl/

Definitions of inconceivable

adjective not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable

Example Sentences

A1 The idea of traveling to Mars is inconceivable to many people.

A2 For some children, the concept of infinity is inconceivable.

B1 The thought of winning the lottery seemed inconceivable until it actually happened.

B2 The scale of the universe is inconceivable to most people.

C1 The complexity of quantum physics is inconceivable to those without a scientific background.

C2 The sheer size of the universe is inconceivable to even the most knowledgeable astronomers.

Examples of inconceivable in a Sentence

formal The idea of a world without technology is inconceivable in this day and age.

informal It's inconceivable that she didn't show up to the party after confirming multiple times.

slang I can't believe he actually ate the whole pizza by himself, that's inconceivable!

figurative The amount of love she has for her children is inconceivable, it knows no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of inconceivable

• past tense: inconceivable
• plural: inconceivables
• comparative: more inconceivable
• superlative: most inconceivable
• present tense: inconceivable
• future tense: will be inconceivable
• perfect tense: has been inconceivable
• continuous tense: is being inconceivable
• singular: inconceivable
• positive degree: inconceivable
• infinitive: to be inconceivable
• gerund: being inconceivable
• participle: inconceivable

Origin and Evolution of inconceivable

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inconceivable' originated from the Latin word 'inconcipibilis' which means 'not able to be comprehended'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inconceivable' has evolved to emphasize the idea of something that is beyond comprehension or belief, often used to describe something that is extremely difficult to imagine or understand.