Definition

Not able to be clearly defined or described.

Example

The details of the project were unspecifiable at this stage.

Conversation

I heard you got a new project at work, how's it going?

It's interesting, but the details are a bit unspecifiable right now.

That sounds a bit frustrating; do you have any idea when you'll get more clarity?

Hopefully soon, but for now, I just have to deal with the unspecifiable aspects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unspeficable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "speci-" (from Latin "specere", meaning to look or see), and "-fiable" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make). The word "unspecifiable" means something that cannot be clearly defined or made specific.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'made specific' — 'un-' means not, 'speci-' relates to looking or seeing, and '-fiable' means to make.

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