Unfathomable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/

Definitions of unfathomable

adjective difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of infinity is unfathomable to young children.

A2 The depths of the ocean are unfathomable to most people.

B1 The complexity of quantum physics can be unfathomable to those without a scientific background.

B2 The unfathomable mysteries of the universe continue to intrigue scientists and philosophers.

C1 The unfathomable beauty of the Grand Canyon leaves visitors in awe.

C2 The unfathomable depth of the human mind is a subject of endless fascination for psychologists and neuroscientists.

Examples of unfathomable in a Sentence

formal The complexity of the human brain is unfathomable to most people.

informal I can't even begin to understand the unfathomable depth of the ocean.

slang The amount of work she puts in is just unfathomable.

figurative The impact of his words was unfathomable, leaving everyone speechless.

Grammatical Forms of unfathomable

• past tense: unfathomed
• plural: unfathomables
• comparative: more unfathomable
• superlative: most unfathomable
• present tense: unfathomable
• future tense: will be unfathomable
• perfect tense: has been unfathomable
• continuous tense: is being unfathomable
• singular: unfathomable
• positive degree: unfathomable
• infinitive: to unfathom
• gerund: unfathomable
• participle: unfathoming

Origin and Evolution of unfathomable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfathomable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning not, and 'fathomable' derived from the Old English word 'fæðm' meaning to embrace or encompass.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unfathomable' has retained its original meaning of something that cannot be understood or measured, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is extremely deep, complex, or mysterious.