"incomprehensible" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌɪnkɑmprəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ [US] Audio: en-us-incomprehensible.ogg [US] Forms: incomprehensible [positive], more incomprehensible [comparative], most incomprehensible [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is incomprehensible, it is very difficult or impossible to understand. Synonyms: fathomless, impenetrable, inscrutable
    Sense id: simple-incomprehensible-en-adj-gQ~VB1I5
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