INCREDIBLE

incredible, unbelievable

(adjective) beyond belief or understanding; “at incredible speed”; “the book’s plot is simply incredible”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

incredible (comparative more incredible, superlative most incredible)

(literal) Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable. [from 15th c.]

(figurative) Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.

(figurative) Marvellous; profoundly affecting; wonderful.

Synonyms

• unbelievable

Source: Wiktionary


In*cred"i*ble, a. Etym: [L. incredibilis: cf. OF. incredible. See In- not, and Credible.]

Definition: Not credible; surpassing belief; too extraordinary and improbable to admit of belief; unlikely; marvelous; fabulous. Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead Acts xxvi. 8.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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