Definition

Something that cannot be shared or communicated to others.

Example

His feelings were incommunicable, making it hard for her to understand him.

Conversation

Have you ever tried to explain something that felt completely incommunicable?

Absolutely! It’s so frustrating when you can't find the right words.

Right? It's like the feeling is there, but you just can't share it.

Exactly! Some emotions just feel too deep to put into words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incommunicable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "communicabilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be communicated). The word "incommunicable" means not able to be communicated or shared.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'communicated' ('communicabilis') — the 'in-' prefix means not, so incommunicable refers to something that cannot be shared.

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