Unknowable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unknowable

 

[ สŒnหˆnoสŠษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unknown qualities

Unknowable refers to something that cannot be known or understood. It often describes mysteries or concepts that elude human comprehension. This term can apply to various fields, including philosophy, science, and spirituality. The unknowable is often considered to be beyond human perception or understanding, signifying limits in knowledge.

Synonyms

incomprehensible, inconceivable, indeterminate

Examples of usage

  • The nature of existence may be unknowable.
  • Some aspects of the universe are truly unknowable.
  • There are unknowable forces in play behind human behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "unknowable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incognoscรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅเคžเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbekannt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak dapat diketahui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒั–ะดะพะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieznany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅใ‚‰ใ‚Œใ–ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inconnaissable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inconocible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilinmeyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ ์ˆ˜ ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุนุฑูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neznรกmรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neznรกmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฏ็Ÿฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neznan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพekktur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะณั–ัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bilinmษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inconocible

Etymology

The word 'unknowable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' which means 'not' and the root word 'knowable,' which is from the verb 'know.' 'Know' originates from the Old English 'cnฤwan,' which means 'to know, perceive, or recognize.' The form 'knowable' dates back to the early 16th century, indicating something that can be known or understood, while 'unknowable' emerged later, emphasizing the aspects of existence that are outside human understanding. The concept of the unknowable has been a significant topic in philosophy and theology, often associated with metaphysical questions about the nature of reality and divinity. It highlights the limitations of human cognition and the pursuit of knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,912, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.