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incomprehensible

/ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Unable to be understood or made sense of.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/



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Antonyms

comprehensible , understandable
Synonyms

fathomless , unfathomable , unintelligible
Rhymes
Words rhyming with incomprehensible
incomprehensible , unforgivable , unpredictable
Variants
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incomprehensibilities , incomprehensibility , incomprehensible , incomprehensibleness , incomprehensiblenesses , incomprehensibly
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'incomprehensibilis', meaning 'not able to be comprehended'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'incomprehensible' is often used in science to describe phenomena that defy current understanding or explanation.

  2. In mathematics, an 'incomprehensible number' is a number that is too large to be grasped by the human mind.

  3. The phrase 'incomprehensible to the average mind' is often used to describe concepts that are too complex or abstract for most people to understand.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mystery: The 'incomprehensible' is often associated with the concept of a mystery, which refers to something that is unknown or difficult to understand.

  2. Enigma: Another related concept is that of an enigma, which refers to a puzzling or mysterious person or thing.


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The term 'incomprehensible' has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to describe concepts or experiences that defy understanding or explanation. For instance, in the works of philosophers like Kierkegaard and Heidegger, the 'incomprehensible' is used to describe the human condition or the nature of existence.

How to Memorize "incomprehensible"

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  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'incomprehensible' with the image of a person with a puzzled or confused expression.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'I Can't Understand' to remember the meaning of 'incomprehensible'.


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