incompréhensible
incomprehensible
adjective an-kohm-preh-ahn-SEEBL Rare
Usage Note
Incompréhensible is a formal adjective used to describe something that cannot be understood, whether a text, behaviour, or concept. Its antonym is compréhensible. The adverb form incompréhensiblement exists but is rare.
Examples
"Son comportement est incompréhensible."
Natural Translation
His behaviour is incomprehensible.

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