Incredible
/ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/noun
So extraordinary as to seem impossible.
Did you know?In ancient times, the term was often associated with miracles and things beyond human understanding, hinting at the divine or supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
incredibilis
“Unbelievable, not to be believed.”
Middle English
Middle English
incredibil
“Not able to be believed, extraordinary.”
15th Century
English
incredible
“Describing something so remarkable that it defies belief.”
Modern English
English
incredible
“Used to describe something that evokes a sense of wonder or disbelief.”