In*com`pre*hen"si*ble (?), a. [L. incomprehensibilis: cf. F. incompr'ehensible. See In- not, and Comprehensible.]

1.

Not capable of being contained within limits.

An infinite and incomprehensible substance. Hooker.

2.

Not capable of being comprehended or understood; beyond the reach of the human intellect; inconceivable.

And all her numbered stars that seem to roll Spaces incomprehensible. Milton.

-- In*com`pre*hen"si*ble*ness, n. -- In*com`pre*hen"si*bly, adv.

 

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