incredible

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

1412. From Latin incrēdibilis (“‘that cannot be believed’”), from in- (“‘not’”) + crēdibilis (“‘worthy of belief’”), from crēdō (“‘believe’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭnkrĕ'dəbəl, IPA: /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/, SAMPA: /In"krEd@b@l/

[edit] Adjective

incredible (comparative more incredible, superlative most incredible)

1. Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.
   • The e-mail she wrote was too incredible and all her friends thought it was a joke.
2. Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.
   • He was so wrapped up in watching the incredible special effects that he couldn't keep track of the story.
3. Marvelous; profoundly affecting; wonderful.
   • I had such an incredible slice of pizza last night that I simply can't think about anything else.

[edit] Related terms

• credibility
• credible
• creed
• incredibility
• incredibly

[edit] Translations