indeterminable

[ in-di-tur-muh-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not determinable; incapable of being ascertained.
2. incapable of being decided or settled.

indeterminable

/ ˌɪndɪˈtɜːmɪnəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being ascertained
2. incapable of being settled

Derived Forms

• ˌindeˈterminableness, noun
• ˌindeˈterminably, adverb

Other Words From

• inde·termi·na·ble·ness noun
• inde·termi·na·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indeterminable¹

From the Late Latin word indēterminābilis, dating back to 1480–90. See in- ³, determinable

Example Sentences

The first sample was indeterminable, mostly just tasting like bloody mary mix, but sipping from the second cup set my tastebuds alive.

From Eater

So, if your pantry contains any onions from Chihuahua or imported by ProSource, or of indeterminable origin, toss them out right away and disinfect any surfaces the onions may have touched.

From Popular-Science

The vibration swelled to a roar, but the seat of the sound amid the echoing cliffs was indeterminable.

From Project Gutenberg

If the cost is simply indeterminable, why bother about any further refutation of the principle at all?

From Project Gutenberg

Pantheism lends itself to this notion of an indeterminate and indeterminable disanthropomorphized divinity.

From Project Gutenberg

The precise limits of his individuality are indeterminable, and inquiry into them would be unprofitable.

From Project Gutenberg

Many of the species are very variable in their characters, and are often indeterminable upon imperfect specimens.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• infinite
• undefined
• undetermined
• unlimited