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inconceivable

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
impossible to imagine or think of:

Examples:

inconceivable to The idea that they might not win was inconceivable to them.
It would be inconceivable for her to change her mind.
He added that it was unconceivable to him that anyone would consent to such a change.
2

Examples:

virtually/almost inconceivable Another nuclear accident in the same place is virtually/almost inconceivable.
it is inconceivable that It is not inconceivable (= it is possible) that she could be lying.
3
impossible to imagine or think of:

Examples:

Politicians always say that a tax increase is inconceivable.

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