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incredible
[
in-
kred
-
uh
-b
uh
l
]
Origin
in·cred·i·ble
/
ɪnˈkrɛd
ə
bəl
/
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[
in-
kred
-
uh
-b
uh
l
]
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adjective
1.
so extraordinary as to seem impossible:
incredible speed.
2.
not credible; hard to believe; unbelievable:
The plot of the book is incredible.
Origin:
1375–1425;
late Middle English
<
Latin
incrēdibilis.
See
in-
3
,
credible
Related forms
in·cred·i·bil·i·ty,
in·cred·i·ble·ness,
noun
in·cred·i·bly,
adverb
Can be confused:
incredible,
incredulous
.
Synonyms
2.
farfetched, astonishing, preposterous.
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incredible
(ɪnˈkrɛdəb
ə
l)
—
adj
1.
beyond belief or understanding; unbelievable
2.
informal
marvellous; amazing
incredi'bility
—
n
in'credibleness
—
n
in'credibly
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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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
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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