What does inconceivable mean?

"Inconceivable" means impossible to imagine or believe. It suggests something that is so extraordinary, unbelievable, or outlandish that it defies comprehension.

Here are some synonyms for inconceivable:

* Unthinkable

* Unbelievable

* Implausible

* Impossible

* Imaginable

* Absurd

* Outrageous

Examples:

* "The idea of a robot writing a novel seemed inconceivable just a few years ago."

* "It was inconceivable to her that her son would ever do anything to harm someone."

* "The sheer scale of the disaster was inconceivable."

Note: The word "inconceivable" is often used in a humorous way, particularly in the context of the movie "The Princess Bride." In this case, it can be used to mean something that is simply absurd or ridiculous.