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Undefinable: meaning, definitions and examples

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undefinable

 

[ ʌnˈdɪfɪnaːbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Undefinable refers to something that cannot be clearly defined or described. This term is often used in philosophical discussions where concepts elude concrete definition or boundaries.

Synonyms

indefinable, indeterminate, unclassifiable

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of the artwork was undefinable.
  • The term 'love' can often feel undefinable.
  • Her unique style was undefinable, blending various influences.
  • Some feelings are simply undefinable.

Translations

Translations of the word "undefinable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indefinível

🇮🇳 अपरिभाषित

🇩🇪 undefinierbar

🇮🇩 tak terdefinisi

🇺🇦 недефінований

🇵🇱 niedefiniowalny

🇯🇵 未定義の

🇫🇷 indéfinissable

🇪🇸 indefinible

🇹🇷 tanımsız

🇰🇷 정의할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير محدد

🇨🇿 nedefinovatelný

🇸🇰 nedefinovateľný

🇨🇳 不可定义的

🇸🇮 nedoločljiv

🇮🇸 óskilgreinanlegur

🇰🇿 анықталмаған

🇬🇪 არაპროგნოზირებადი

🇦🇿 təyin olunmaz

🇲🇽 indefinible

Etymology

The word 'undefinable' combines the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'definable', which derives from the verb 'define'. The verb 'define' comes from the Latin 'definire', which means 'to set bounds to' or 'limit'. 'Definire' is formed from 'de-', indicating 'completely' or 'entirely', combined with 'finire', meaning 'to limit' or 'to finish'. The first use of 'undefinable' can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it appeared in philosophical texts discussing concepts that resisted clear definition. Its use reflects the idea that some aspects of human experience or abstract concepts cannot be easily categorized or described. The evolution of the word mirrors the progression of thought in areas such as philosophy, linguistics, and art, where the complexity and richness of subject matter often defy simple explanations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,289 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.