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undefinable

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnəbl/

KK: /ʌndɪˈfaɪnəbl/

adjective
Definition

Something that cannot be clearly defined or described.


Example

The concept of infinity is often considered undefinable.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to explain that feeling of happiness?
Sloth B
It's so hard to put into words, almost undefinable sometimes.
Sloth A
Exactly! I think some emotions are just beyond description.
Sloth B
Totally, like they exist in a space that's undefinable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indeterminate
ambiguous
vague
Antonyms
definite
clear
certain
Root Explanation

Undefinable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "define" (from Latin "definire", meaning to limit or determine), and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "undefinable" means not capable of being limited or determined.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'define' which means to limit something, and '-able' means capable of. So, something that is undefinable is not capable of being limited or clearly defined.

Visually Confused Words
indefinable
unfinable
definable
defiable
unrefrainable
unfeignable
undrinkable
undrainable
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