unfathomable
/ʌnˈfæðəməbl/
un · fath · om · a · ble
/ʌn · ˈfæð · əm · ə · bl/
English Definition
adj. difficult or impossible to understand
Significado en Español
insondable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thể hiểu nổi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(not)+fathom(measure)+able(able)→ difficult to measure; difficult to understand, unfathomable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “unfathomable”:
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A
comprehensive
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B
mystifying
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C
ordinary
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D
simple
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B — mystifying.
“unfathomable” means adj. difficult or impossible to understand
Common questions about “unfathomable”
What does “unfathomable” mean?
unfathomable — adj. difficult or impossible to understand. In Chinese: 难以理解的.
How do you pronounce “unfathomable”?
unfathomable is pronounced /ʌnˈfæðəməbl/. It breaks into 5 syllables: un · fath · om · a · ble.
Is “unfathomable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. unfathomable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “unfathomable”?
un(not)+fathom(measure)+able(able)→ difficult to measure; difficult to understand, unfathomable.
