Kilo Lingo

/ɪnˈkredəbəl/

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Translation

So good or so surprising that it is hard to believe.

Word origin

From Latin incredibilis, from in- meaning not and credere meaning to believe.

Origin
Latin
Root
incredibilis
English cognates
credible, credit

Examples

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"Incredible" means so good it is hard to believe.

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Here "incredible" means hard to believe.

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"Incredible" often follows "it is" like this.

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This word is part of lesson 27.