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    Indéfinissable (en. Indefinable)

    /ɛ̃.de.fi.ni.sabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Something that escapes any attempt at definition.
    This sensation is simply indefinable.
    Cette sensation est tout simplement indéfinissable.
    That cannot be classified or described clearly.
    His talent is indefinable; he is unique.
    Son talent est indéfinissable, il est unique.
    Refers to a concept or idea that is difficult to grasp.
    The indefinable beauty of this landscape touches me deeply.
    L'indéfinissable beauté de ce paysage me touche profondément.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'definable' derived from 'define'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an indefinable concept
    A concept that cannot be clearly explained.
    un concept indéfinissable
    an indefinable beauty
    A beauty that cannot be precisely described.
    une beauté indéfinissable
    an indefinable feeling
    A feeling that eludes any clear description.
    un sentiment indéfinissable

    Related Words

    define
    Explaining or establishing the boundaries of a concept.
    définir
    uncertainty
    State of what is not certain, imprecise.
    incertitude
    ambiguity
    Characteristic of what can be interpreted in multiple ways.
    ambiguïté

    Slang Meanings

    A thing that we can't seem to talk about.
    This movie is an indefinable; I don't know how to explain it.
    Ce film, c'est un indéfinissable, je ne sais pas comment l'expliquer.
    A weird feeling that can't be put into words.
    That moment was indescribable, a true indefinable.
    Ce moment était indescriptible, un vrai indéfinissable.