Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
something-is-beyond-your-ken
Phrase
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz bɪˈjɒnd jɔːr kɛn/
Definition
Refers to something that is outside of one’s understanding or knowledge.
Examples
- Many people find advanced quantum physics to be something beyond their ken.
- The vastness of the universe feels like something that is beyond my ken.
Meaning
When something is beyond your ken, it means you cannot grasp or comprehend it, often due to its complexity or unfamiliarity.
Synonyms
- Out of one’s depth
- Beyond one’s understanding
- Incomprehensible
