incredible
/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/
Meanings
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Adjective
Extremely astonishing; impossible to believe.
- "The incredible speed of the cheetah."
- "The incredible story of their survival."
- "His incredible talent as a musician."
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Adjective
Unable to be believed; amazing.
- "The incredible performance of the magician."
- "The incredible discovery in the lost temple."
- "The incredible generosity of the philanthropist."
Synonyms
unbelievable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with incredibleunbelievable , incredible , precedable , invincible , edible , debilable
Variants
List of all variants of incredible that leads to same resultincredibilities , incredibility , incredible , incredibleness , incrediblenesses , incredibly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin incrédulus, disbelieving, from in- not + crédulus believable
Trivia
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The word 'incredible' is derived from the Latin word 'incrédulus', which means 'disbelieving'.
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The term 'incredible' was first used in English in the 15th century.
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The word 'incredible' is often used to describe extreme weather conditions, such as an incredible snowstorm or an incredible heatwave.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Astonishing: Related concept that shares a similar meaning with 'incredible'. It refers to something that is extremely impressive or surprising.
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Amazing: Related concept that shares a similar meaning with 'incredible'. It refers to something that is extremely impressive or worthy of wonder and admiration.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'incredible' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey a sense of awe, wonder, and amazement. In literature, it is often used to describe extraordinary events or characters. In art, it is used to depict scenes that defy explanation or understanding. In music, it is used to describe performances that leave the audience in a state of disbelief and wonder.
How to Memorize "incredible"
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visualize
- To visualize 'incredible', imagine something that is beyond belief, something that defies explanation. Close your eyes and picture a scene where the impossible becomes possible. Visualize a person doing something that seems impossible. This will help you remember the meaning of the word.
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associate
- Associate the word 'incredible' with something that is beyond belief, something that leaves you in a state of disbelief and wonder. For example, you could associate it with a magical scene from a fairytale or a superhero's abilities.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic to help remember the meaning of 'incredible'. For example, you could remember it as 'Incredibly Cool, Remarkably Extraordinary, Disbelief-Inducing, Amazingly Nifty, Completely Ridiculous, Extraordinarily Bizarre, Incredibly Unbelievable, and Surprisingly Killer'.
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