Definition

Not able to be understood or explained clearly.

Example

The data from the experiment was uninterpretable due to errors in measurement.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the mystery signals from space?

Yeah, I did! Some parts were totally uninterpretable to me.

Right? I couldn't make sense of most of it either.

Same here! It's fascinating but so confusing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uninterpretable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "interpretable" (from Latin "interpretari", meaning to explain or clarify, combined with the suffix "-able" meaning capable of). The word "uninterpretable" means not capable of being explained or clarified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'capable of being explained' ('interpretable') — that’s why uninterpretable means something that cannot be explained.

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