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Uninhabitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninhabitable

 

[ ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

living conditions

Uninhabitable refers to a place that is not suitable for living due to adverse conditions. It implies that the environment lacks the necessary resources or safety for human habitation, such as proper shelter, clean water, or safety from hazards.

Synonyms

desolate, inhospitable, unliveable

Examples of usage

  • Following the earthquake, many buildings were deemed uninhabitable.
  • The uninhabitable wasteland had no food or water.
  • After the flood, the entire area was classified as uninhabitable.
  • The harsh climate made the region uninhabitable for centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninhabitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inabitável

🇮🇳 अविभाज्य

🇩🇪 unbewohnbar

🇮🇩 tak dapat dihuni

🇺🇦 незаселений

🇵🇱 nienaewne

🇯🇵 居住不可能な

🇫🇷 inhabitable

🇪🇸 inhabitable

🇹🇷 yaşanılmaz

🇰🇷 거주할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للسكن

🇨🇿 neobydlený

🇸🇰 neobývateľný

🇨🇳 不适宜居住的

🇸🇮 neprimeren za bivanje

🇮🇸 óbyggilegur

🇰🇿 тұруға жарамсыз

🇬🇪 არასასოფლო

🇦🇿 yaşamaq üçün yararsız

🇲🇽 inhabitable

Etymology

The term 'uninhabitable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'inhabitable,' which originates from the Latin 'inhabitabilis,' meaning 'not able to be inhabited.' The root of 'inhabit' comes from the Latin 'inhabitare,' derived from 'in-' meaning 'in' or 'on' and 'habitare,' which means 'to dwell' or 'to reside.' The concept surrounding uninhabitable environments has evolved over time, frequently relating to places that suffer from extreme natural conditions such as droughts, floods, or human-inflicted disasters that render them unsafe or unsuitable for occupation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,368, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.