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Incredible

//ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief.

    "The extinction of a species once so numerous seemed incredible."

  2. 2
    Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring. figuratively

    "He was so wrapped up in watching the incredible special effects that he couldn't keep track of the story."

  3. 3
    Marvellous; profoundly affecting; wonderful; excellent. figuratively

    "I had such an incredible slice of pizza last night that I simply can't think about anything else."

Adjective
  1. 1
    beyond belief or understanding wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English incredible, from Latin incrēdibilis (“that cannot be believed”), from in- (“not”) + crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”), equivalent to in- + credible.

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