ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inconceivable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inconceivable is an adjective meaning Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.

Meaning

Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.

Example Sentences

While the world altered dramatically during the course of her reign, the monarchy did too, though rather more imperceptibly: the walkabouts that increasingly characterised royal appearances, the pop concerts at Buckingham Palace, the throwing open of the royal palaces to visitors – even the paying of income tax, and royal podcasts – would have been inconceivable as innovations at the time Elizabeth came to the throne.

Synonyms for inconceivable

Depending on context, synonyms include unconceivable, impossible, unthinkable, unimaginable.

Antonyms for inconceivable

Common opposites include conceivable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible, inexplicable, unbelievable, incomprehensible.

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