What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inapprehensible
Example
The professor's lecture on quantum physics was inapprehensible to most of the students. [inapprehensible: adjective]
Example
The meaning of the poem was inapprehensible to me, despite multiple readings. [inapprehensible: adjective]
unintelligible
Example
The recording was unintelligible due to the poor quality of the audio. [unintelligible: adjective]
Example
The speaker's accent made his words unintelligible to the audience. [unintelligible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unintelligible is more commonly used than inapprehensible in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between inapprehensible and unintelligible?
Inapprehensible is more formal and academic in tone, while unintelligible is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
