Definition

Not suitable for people to live in.

Example

After the earthquake, many buildings became uninhabitable.

Conversation

Did you hear about that island that was declared uninhabitable?

Yeah, I read that it was due to volcanic activity.

It's crazy how nature can make a place uninhabitable so quickly.

Absolutely! Imagine if people had to evacuate their homes like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uninhabitable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "inhabit" (from Latin "inhabitare", meaning to dwell or live in), and "-able" (meaning capable of being). The word "uninhabitable" means not capable of being lived in or not suitable for habitation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'dwell' ('inhabit') and 'capable of' ('-able') — this helps you remember that uninhabitable means a place where you cannot live.

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