invraisemblable

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French

Etymology

From in- +‎ vrai +‎ semblable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.vʁɛ.sɑ̃.blabl/ ~ /ɛ̃.vʁe.sɑ̃.blabl/
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Adjective

invraisemblable (plural invraisemblables)

  1. unbelievable, improbable, implausible
    Antonym: vraisemblable
    • 1879, Questions de droit maritime, page 193:
      Même au cas invraisemblable où le vendeur aurait ignoré l’événement, il n’y aurait aucun motif pour qu’il profitât du hasard qui l’aurait dessaisi de la propriété du navire, avant l’assignation, si l’action était vraiment recevable et fondée.
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