In credible
ə adjective
1.
so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.
2.
not credible; hard to believe; unbelievable: The plot of the book is incredible.
Related forms
in·cred·i·bil·i·ty, in·cred·i·ble·ness, noun
in·cred·i·bly, adverb
Synonyms
2. farfetched, astonishing, preposterous.
2. farfetched, astonishing, preposterous.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | beyond belief or understanding; unbelievable |
| 2. | informal marvellous; amazing |
| incredi'bility | |
| —n | |
| in'credibleness | |
| —n | |
| in'credibly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
incredible
early 15c., from L. incredibilis "that cannot be believed," from in- "not" + credibilis "worthy of belief" (see credit).
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