Definition

In a way that cannot be recognized or identified; to such an extent that something is no longer recognizable.

Example

The landscape had changed unrecognizably after the storm.

Conversation

Have you seen how much the city has changed lately?

Yeah, it looks unrecognizably different from a few years ago.

I know! Some places are completely transformed.

It's amazing what can happen in such a short time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrecognizably → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "recognize" (from Latin "recognoscere", meaning to know again), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner). The word means in a manner that cannot be known again or identified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'know again' ('recognize') — that's why 'unrecognizably' means something that cannot be identified.

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