indefinable
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of indefinable
First recorded in 1800–10; in- 3 + definable ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing indefinable
Example Sentences
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He had that indefinable, invisible glow that changes the atmosphere and draws people in, like a sub-lethal dose of radiation.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
Developed by Bruce Timm, whose mid-’90s “Batman: The Animated Series” was also something of a throwback, featuring Batman and Robin in their classic gear and a chronologically indefinable mise-en-scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
The crushing of the belief that the Seattle ballclub, by dint of some indefinable flaw in their DNA, would always wilt and wither in crunchtime.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
Judge Jackson cited the statement, it seemed, to suggest that judges of diverse backgrounds bring something valuable if indefinable to their courts.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
The Indian Being, undefined and indefinable, finding itself alone, fearing death, yearning for company, began to swell in size, rearranged itself inside, and then split into two identical halves.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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