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indefinable Definition

in·de·fin·able (in′dē fīnə bəl, -di-)

adjective

that cannot be defined

Etymology: ML indeffinabilis

indefinable Related Forms

in′·de·fin′·abil·ity noun in′·de·fin·ably adverb

indefinable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • something: Happy to meet a non-smoker with that indefinable something!
  • sense: It felt safe, and there was an indefinable sense of pride about the place.
  • way: What does he need to, in some indefinable way, bring within himself?
  • feeling: There is in the collective psyche an underlying, indefinable feeling of having failed ourselves.
  • ingredient: It's missing that magical something, that indefinable secret ingredient.
  • air: She is perfectly coiffed with eyes elegantly smudged with kohl, shimmering lips, fabulously tailored suits and an indefinable air of dignity.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: This varied mix gives this friendly young band an almost indefinable sound.
  • often: It is a challenging attempt to define what is often indefinable.
  • ultimately: Although in most traditions the sacred itself is ultimately indefinable, it is not amorphous.
  • yet: Kether is described as " The Point: positive yet indefinable " .