What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incognoscible
Example
The nature of the universe is incognoscible to human understanding. [incognoscible: adjective]
Example
The philosopher argued that the divine is incognoscible to human reason. [incognoscible: noun]
incomprehensible
Example
The professor's lecture on quantum physics was incomprehensible to most of the students. [incomprehensible: adjective]
Example
The foreign language was incomprehensible to me, and I couldn't understand anything. [incomprehensible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incomprehensible is more commonly used than incognoscible in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between incognoscible and incomprehensible?
Incognoscible is a more formal word than incomprehensible and is often used in academic or philosophical contexts.
