Unprocurable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈprəˌkjʊrəbəl/

Definitions of unprocurable

adjective not able to be obtained or acquired

Example Sentences

A1 Finding unprocurable items can be frustrating.

A2 She searched high and low for the unprocurable ingredient.

B1 The rare antique was considered unprocurable by most collectors.

B2 The artist's unprocurable paintings fetch high prices at auctions.

C1 The scientist was determined to obtain the unprocurable element for his research.

C2 The unprocurable gemstone was rumored to possess magical powers.

Examples of unprocurable in a Sentence

formal The rare artifact was considered unprocurable due to its limited availability.

informal That designer handbag is unprocurable, you won't find it anywhere.

slang Those concert tickets are totally unprocurable, they sold out in minutes.

figurative His love and affection seemed unprocurable, no matter how hard she tried.

Grammatical Forms of unprocurable

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

Origin and Evolution of unprocurable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unprocurable' originated from the Latin word 'procurare' meaning to obtain or acquire.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that is impossible or difficult to obtain, the word 'unprocurable' has evolved to also imply something that is not available for purchase or acquisition.