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incomprehensible
[/ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪbl/]
adjective
incompreensível
1.
Unable to be understood; not comprehensible
The ancient text was incomprehensible without a translator.
O texto antigo era incompreensível sem um tradutor.
2.
Extremely difficult or impossible to understand
His accent made his speech incomprehensible to most listeners.
Seu sotaque tornou seu discurso incompreensível para a maioria dos ouvintes.
Synonyms
unintelligible
unclear
indecipherable
unfathomable
impenetrable
incoherent
Antonyms
comprehensible
understandable
intelligible
clear
lucid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incompreensível
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
incompreensível
Standard usage throughout Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
It's all Greek to me (incomprehensible speech or writing)
Beyond comprehension
Lost in translation
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