Definition

Something that cannot be placed or located in a specific position.

Example

The missing item was unplaceable, leaving us puzzled about its whereabouts.

Conversation

I was looking for my keys everywhere, but they feel totally unplaceable today.

That's so frustrating! Have you checked all the usual spots?

Yeah, I've looked in the kitchen and the living room, but they just seem unplaceable right now.

Maybe they’re in a random place you didn’t think to check.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unplaceable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "place" (from Latin "locare", meaning to place) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "unplaceable" means not capable of being placed or located.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'place' something — that's why unplaceable means something that cannot be placed or located.

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