unconceivable

[ uhn-kuhn-see-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. inconceivable.

Other Words From

• uncon·ceiva·ble·ness noun
• uncon·ceiva·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unconceivable¹

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ¹ + conceivable

Example Sentences

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 Washington Times

“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 Washington 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