incomprehensible
UK: ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhensəbl | US: ˌɪnkɑːmprɪˈhensəbl
adj. impossible or extremely difficult to understand
The word "incomprehensible" traces back to Latin roots. The prefix "in-" negates the meaning, while "comprehend" derives from Latin "comprehendere" (to grasp or seize mentally). The suffix "-ible" indicates capability. Thus, the word literally means "not capable of being grasped mentally," reflecting its modern sense of being beyond understanding. Over time, it evolved through Old French before entering English, retaining its core structure and logic.
The professor's lecture on quantum physics was incomprehensible to most students.
The legal document was filled with incomprehensible jargon.
Her accent made her speech nearly incomprehensible.
The movie's plot was so convoluted that it became incomprehensible.
He stared at the ancient manuscript, finding the symbols utterly incomprehensible.