unthinkable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Beyond the realm of thought or reason; impossible to conceive.

  - "The concept of time travel is unthinkable."
  - "The idea of living without technology is unthinkable for many people today."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unthinkable
inkable , winkable , drinkable

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Variants

List of all variants of unthinkable that leads to same result
unthinkabilities , unthinkability , unthinkable , unthinkably , the unthinkable

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. Originally in the sense ‘unworthy of thought’ or ‘not to be thought of’. From un- ‘not’ + think ‘consider, reflect’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unthinkable' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The concept of the unthinkable has been explored in various forms of art, including literature, music, and film.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impossible: Refers to something that cannot be done or achieved.

2. Unimaginable: Refers to something that is beyond the power of the imagination to conceive.

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Culture

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The term 'unthinkable' is often used in literature, philosophy, and science to describe concepts that are beyond the current understanding or beyond what is considered possible. It can also refer to things that are morally or ethically unacceptable.

How to Memorize "unthinkable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thought bubble above someone's head with a big 'X' on it to represent 'unthinkable'. Visualize a blank or empty mind when thinking about the concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unthinkable' with things that are impossible or beyond the realm of possibility. For example, you could associate it with a unicorn or a flying car.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'U-N-T-H-I-N-K-A-B-L-E' to remember the meaning: 'Unbelievable, Not To Be Imagined, Can't Be Thought About, Logically Incomprehensible, Beyond Human Experience, Absolutely Ludicrous, Extremely Impossible'.

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