incomprensible - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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incomprensible (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "incomprensible" is an adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

/inkompre'siβle/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Incomprensible" refers to something that cannot be understood or grasped, whether due to complexity, obscurity, or ambiguity. It is used in various contexts, often to describe texts, speeches, or situations that lack clarity. This word is fairly common in both oral and written communication, though it tends to appear more in formal or literary contexts.

Example Sentences

  1. La teoría era tan complicada que se volvió incomprensible para la mayoría de los estudiantes.
    The theory was so complicated that it became incomprehensible for most of the students.

  2. Su explicación fue tan larga que al final resultó incomprensible.
    His explanation was so long that in the end, it became incomprehensible.

  3. Las instrucciones estaban escritas en un lenguaje técnico incomprensible.
    The instructions were written in incomprehensible technical language.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "incomprensible" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions itself, it does appear in phrases where the notion of being difficult to understand is emphasized.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. Es un concepto incomprensible para muchos.
    It is a concept that is incomprehensible for many.

  2. La situación es tan complicada que parece incomprensible.
    The situation is so complicated that it seems incomprehensible.

  3. La lógica detrás de su decisión es incomprensible.
    The logic behind his decision is incomprehensible.

  4. El texto es incomprensible sin contexto.
    The text is incomprehensible without context.

  5. Habló tan rápido que lo que dijo resultó incomprensible.
    He spoke so fast that what he said was incomprehensible.

  6. Su manera de actuar es a menudo incomprensible para los demás.
    His way of acting is often incomprehensible to others.

  7. El lenguaje académico puede ser incomprensible para el público general.
    Academic language can be incomprehensible to the general public.

Etymology

The word "incomprensible" comes from the Latin "incomprehensibilis," which is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "not") and "comprehensibilis" (meaning "can be comprehended"). The root "comprehendere" means "to grasp" or "to understand."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Ininteligible - Indescifrable - Opaco

Antonyms: - Comprensible - Claro - Entendible



23-07-2024