Ungraspable: meaning, definitions and examples

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ungraspable

 

[ ʌnˈɡræspəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

understanding difficulty

Ungraspable refers to something that cannot be comprehended or understood fully. It often describes concepts, feelings, or ideas that seem elusive or beyond one's ability to grasp mentally.

Synonyms

elusive, impenetrable, incomprehensible, inscrutable

Examples of usage

  • The ungraspable nature of infinity left the students bewildered.
  • His emotions felt ungraspable, fluctuating between joy and sadness.
  • The mystery of the universe can often seem ungraspable to the average person.

Translations

Translations of the word "ungraspable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incompreensível

🇮🇳 असमझने योग्य

🇩🇪 unbegreiflich

🇮🇩 tak terjangkau

🇺🇦 незрозумілий

🇵🇱 niezrozumiały

🇯🇵 理解できない

🇫🇷 incompréhensible

🇪🇸 incomprensible

🇹🇷 anlaşılmaz

🇰🇷 이해할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير مفهوم

🇨🇿 nepochopitelný

🇸🇰 nepochopiteľný

🇨🇳 无法理解

🇸🇮 neizmerljiv

🇮🇸 óskiljanlegur

🇰🇿 түсініксіз

🇬🇪 გაგებისუუნარო

🇦🇿 anlaşılmaz

🇲🇽 incomprensible

Word origin

The word 'ungraspable' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the root word 'grasp', which comes from Middle English 'graspen', derived from Old Norse 'grap', meaning 'to seize or take hold of'. The combination of these elements highlights the inability to seize or comprehend something fully. The usage of 'grasp' in English dates back to the early 14th century. The addition of the '-able' suffix indicates that something has the capacity or quality related to the action of grasping. Thus, 'ungraspable' has emerged to specifically refer to phenomena that are difficult or impossible to understand. Over time, this word has been used in philosophical, literary, and abstract contexts, emphasizing its relevance in discussions about knowledge, emotion, and existence.