Definition

In a way that cannot be communicated or expressed clearly.

Example

He felt incommunicably lost in the conversation, unable to share his thoughts.

Conversation

Sometimes it feels like we communicate incommunicably when discussing deep topics.

I get that; some feelings are hard to put into words.

Exactly! It's like trying to express something so personal.

Totally, and that's what makes it even more challenging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incommunicably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "communicable" (from Latin "communicare", meaning to share or make common), and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes a manner of being unable to share or communicate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'share' ('communicare') something — that's why incommunicably means unable to communicate.

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