incomprehensive
[ in-kom-pri-hen-siv, in-kom- ]
adjective
not comprehensive.
not comprehending readily; having a slow or inadequate mental grasp.
Origin of incomprehensive
1First recorded in 1645–55; in-3 + comprehensive
Other words from incomprehensive
- in·com·pre·hen·sive·ly, adverb
- in·com·pre·hen·sive·ness, noun
Words Nearby incomprehensive
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How to use incomprehensive in a sentence
The latter's astonishment had reached its maximum; the boy's actions were utterly incomprehensive to him.
The Delight Makers | Adolf BandelierDo what he would, this atrocious, incomprehensive calumny would crush him.
The Count's Millions | Emile GaboriauHe leaned upon his rake looking after her, his gray eyes gathered into an incomprehensive squint.
Tess of the Storm Country | Grace Miller White
British Dictionary definitions for incomprehensive
incomprehensive
/ (ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv, ɪnˌkɒm-) /
adjective
not comprehensive; limited in range or scope
Derived forms of incomprehensive
- incomprehensively, adverb
- incomprehensiveness, noun
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