unconceivable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unconceivableness noun
- unconceivably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unconceivable
First recorded in 1605–15; un- 1 + conceivable
Example Sentences
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His “Unconceivable” is as funny and as raw as it gets, proving once again that there’s no such thing as TMI when it’s delivered by the right comedian.
From Los Angeles Times
They could explain why a new material remains superconducting even at extremely high magnetic fields -- a property that is missing in conventional superconductors, with the potential to enable previously unconceivable technological applications.
From Science Daily
“Nothing justifies clashes between Bolivians, and the death of citizens is unconceivable,” the U.N. statement said.
From Seattle Times
Paul Preston, a historian with the London School of Economics, said the move “was long overdue” because such monument “would be unconceivable in Germany.”
From Seattle Times
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, the Democratic senator calls it “unconceivable” Connecticut residents will no longer be able to access the immigration court in their state.
From Washington Times
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