unfathomable

un·fath·om·a·ble

not fathomable; specif.,

incapable of being measured: often used fig.: the unfathomable depths of his love
that cannot be understood; incomprehensible

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unfathomable

adjective

Difficult or impossible to understand; incomprehensible: unfathomable theories.
Difficult or impossible to measure: the unfathomable depths.

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Adjective

(comparative more unfathomable, superlative most unfathomable)

impossible to fathom or understand; incomprehensible
The sheer numbers they attacked with were unfathomable.
difficult to penetrate.

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un- +"Ž fathomable

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Given the nature of software development, there is an unfathomable variety of free Blackberry applications available for download on the web.
For many modern consumers, shopping for a new clock takes on an almost unfathomable urgency filled with product comparisons, reading online reviews and seeking the opinions of friends or family.
I am here to help you understand her, because, for some unfathomable reason, she cares about you.
The point of this board game remains unfathomable to me.
The college textbook seemed unfathomable to the middle school student.

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