Definition

Something that cannot be understood or comprehended easily.

Example

The concept of infinity can feel ungraspable to many people.

Conversation

I just read a book that was completely ungraspable to me.

Really? What was it about?

It was supposed to be about philosophy, but the ideas were so complex and ungraspable.

I can relate! Sometimes those topics just fly over my head.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Ungraspable** → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "grasp" (from Old English *græpsian*, meaning to seize or take hold of) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "ungraspable" means not capable of being seized or understood.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') able to be 'seized' or 'held' ('grasp') — that's why ungraspable refers to something that cannot be understood or comprehended.

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