fathomable
pronunciation
How to pronounce fathomable in British English: UK ['fæðəməbl]
How to pronounce fathomable in American English: US ['fæðəməbəl]
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- Adjective:
- of depth; capable of being sounded or measured
- (of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended
Word Origin
- fathomable (adj.)
- 1630s, figurative; 1690s, literal; from fathom (v.) + -able.
Example
- 1. All his life , the scholar attempt to render science fathomable to the public .
- 2. The arm position , the masterful flying , and the seemingly face paced motion persuades the viewer to see a universal creator , above all fathomable beings .
- 3. And in both cases the idea of a soviet flag flying over the moon or the reichstag was the greatest disaster fathomable .