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indeterminable

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That is incapable of being measured.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

That is incapable of being ascertained.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An indeterminable thing or quantity.

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4

adjective

Meaning 4

not capable of being definitely decided or ascertained

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: undeterminable

Antonyms: determinable

5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

incapable of being definitely ascertained

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Middle French indeterminable, from Late Latin indeterminabilis.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: imensurável — incapable of being measured
  • Catalan: indeterminable — incapable of being ascertained
  • French: indéterminable — incapable of being ascertained
  • Italian: indeterminabile — incapable of being ascertained
  • Portuguese: indeterminável — incapable of being ascertained
  • Portuguese: indefinível — incapable of being ascertained
  • Spanish: indeterminable — incapable of being ascertained