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单词 indefinable
释义 in·definable
I. \|in+\ adjective
Etymology: in- (I) + definable
: not definable:
 a. : incapable of being precisely or readily described : not easily put into words
  < an indefinable feeling of terror >
 b. : incapable of being precisely or readily given a logical analysis
  < an abstract concept that seems indefinable >
 c. : incapable of being precisely or readily given a semantic analysis
  < prepositions often have a relationship to words with which they are used that is purely functional and indefinable >
 d.
  (1) : not clearly recognizable or ascertainable : uncertain
   < a bent, dignified peasant of indefinable age — Marcia Davenport >
  (2) : lacking a clear outline or definitely set limits : not precisely or readily located or fixed or marked off : indeterminate, vague
   < an area with indefinable boundaries >
   < the lights of the December evening bathing his face with little splashes that left his eyes and mouth almost indefinable — E.L.Wallant >
in·de·fin·able·ness noun -es
in·definably \“+\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: something (as a word or concept) that is indefinable
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