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Definition of inconceivable

inconceivable

/ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
in · con · ceiv · a · ble
Adverb:inconceivably
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• adjective

1

Impossible to imagine, comprehend, or believe; completely beyond what is considered possible or reasonable.

Example

"Before the invention of the internet, instant global communication on a pocket device was virtually inconceivable."

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• Rhymes for inconceivable

• Nearby Words

incomprehensible
incomprehensibly
incomprehension
inconceivable
inconceivably
inconclusive
inconclusively

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the negative prefix 'in-' combined with 'conceivable', which ultimately traces back to Old French 'concevoir' and Latin 'concipere' (meaning 'to take in' or 'to comprehend').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inconceivable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inconceivable
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