Definition

Something that cannot be identified or diagnosed by a doctor or medical professional.

Example

The patient's condition was found to be undiagnosable after several tests.

Conversation

I heard you’ve been feeling unwell lately.

Yeah, I went to the doctor, but they said it might be undiagnosable for now.

That sounds frustrating; it's hard not knowing what's wrong.

Exactly, I just hope it gets better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Undiagnosable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "diagnosis" (from Greek "diagnōsis", meaning discernment or diagnosis), and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word means not capable of being diagnosed or identified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'discern' or 'identify' something ('diagnosis') — that's why undiagnosable means something that cannot be diagnosed.

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