Definition

The quality of being unable to be clearly defined or described.

Example

The indefinability of her feelings made it hard for her to express herself.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of indefinability?

Yeah, it's interesting how some things just can't be easily described.

Exactly! It makes you wonder about the limits of language itself.

Totally, some feelings or experiences are just beyond words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indefinability is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "definire" (from Latin, meaning to define), and "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word refers to the quality of not being able to be defined or having no clear definition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'define' ('definire') something, which helps you remember that 'indefinability' means the quality of being unable to be defined.

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