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inconceivable

/ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl/
in · con · ceiv · a · ble ˌɪn · kən · ˈsiː · və · bl
English Definition
adj. impossible to imagine or believe
中文释义
不可思议的
Significado en Español
inconcebible
한국어 뜻
상상할 수 없는, 믿기 어려운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thể tưởng tượng được, không thể tin được
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Example Sentence

The idea that the universe is infinite is inconceivable to many people.

对于许多人来说，宇宙是无限大的这一想法是不可思议的。

Synonyms
unimaginable incredible unthinkable impossible
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(negative) + conceive (imagine) + -able (able) → unable to imagine, inconceivable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose a synonym for the word “inconceivable”:

  1. A predictable
  2. B possible
  3. C unthinkable
  4. D ordinary
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C — unthinkable. “inconceivable” means adj. impossible to imagine or believe

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A hundred years ago, instant global messaging would have seemed ______.

  1. A obvious
  2. B ordinary
  3. C inconceivable
  4. D believable
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C — inconceivable. “inconceivable” means adj. impossible to imagine or believe

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Common questions about “inconceivable”

What does “inconceivable” mean?

inconceivable — adj. impossible to imagine or believe. In Chinese: 不可思议的.

How do you pronounce “inconceivable”?

inconceivable is pronounced /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · con · ceiv · a · ble.

How do you use “inconceivable” in a sentence?

The idea that the universe is infinite is inconceivable to many people. (对于许多人来说，宇宙是无限大的这一想法是不可思议的。)

What are synonyms for “inconceivable”?

unimaginable, incredible, unthinkable, impossible — all close in meaning to inconceivable (adj. impossible to imagine or believe).

Is “inconceivable” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. inconceivable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “inconceivable”?

in-(negative) + conceive (imagine) + -able (able) → unable to imagine, inconceivable.

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