Indefinable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnəbəl/

Definitions of indefinable

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'indefinable' describes something that cannot be defined or described

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of love is indefinable.

A2 Her beauty had an indefinable charm.

B1 The taste of the exotic dish was indefinable.

B2 The artist's masterpiece had an indefinable quality that captivated viewers.

C1 The novel's ending left an indefinable sense of satisfaction.

C2 The musician's talent was truly indefinable, transcending genres and styles.

Examples of indefinable in a Sentence

formal The concept of beauty is often considered indefinable and subjective.

informal I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something indefinable about her charm.

slang There's this indefinable vibe at the party that makes it so much fun.

figurative The artist's use of color creates an indefinable sense of movement in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of indefinable

• past tense: indefinable
• plural: indefinables
• comparative: more indefinable
• superlative: most indefinable
• present tense: is indefinable
• future tense: will be indefinable
• perfect tense: has been indefinable
• continuous tense: is being indefinable
• singular: indefinable
• positive degree: indefinable
• infinitive: to be indefinable
• gerund: being indefinable
• participle: indefinable

Origin and Evolution of indefinable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indefinable' originated from the Latin word 'indefinabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'definire' (meaning 'to define').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indefinable' has retained its original meaning of something that cannot be defined or described, but it has also taken on a more abstract and philosophical connotation in modern usage.