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indefinable

/ˌɪn.dɪˈfaɪ.nə.bəl/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˌɪn.dɪˈfaɪ.nə.bəl/

Describes something that cannot be precisely described or defined, often due to its subtle, complex, or abstract nature.

ruОписывает то, что невозможно точно описать или определить, часто из-за его тонкой, сложной или абстрактной природы.esQue no se puede definir o explicar con precisión, a menudo por su naturaleza sutil, compleja o abstracta; también, que escapa a una descripción clara o categórica.frQualifie ce qui ne peut pas être défini ou décrit précisément, souvent en raison de sa nature subtile, complexe ou abstraite.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich nicht genau beschreiben oder bestimmen lässt, oft wegen seiner feinen, komplexen oder abstrakten Natur.ptDescreve algo que não pode ser precisamente descrito ou definido, muitas vezes por sua natureza sutil, complexa ou abstrata.zh形容某事物无法被准确描述或界定,通常因为其微妙、复杂或抽象的性质。arصفة تصف ما لا يمكن تحديده أو وصفه بدقة، وغالبًا بسبب طبيعته الدقيقة أو المعقدة أو المجردة.

  1. Difficult to describe precisely B2 formal

    Not capable of being accurately or easily described; hard to put into words.

    • There was an indefinable sense of unease in the room.
    • She had an indefinable charm that attracted everyone.
    • The painting possesses an indefinable beauty.

    ruНеопределимыйesindefiniblefrDifficile à décrire précisémentdeUndefinierbarptIndefinívelzh难以描述arغير قابل للتعريف

    Synonymes: elusiveindescribableindistinctineffableinexpressibleintangiblenebulousunspeakableunutterablevague

    Antonymes: definabledescribableexpressible

  2. Defying expression C1 formal

    Resisting any attempt to be expressed or described; beyond words.

    • He felt an indefinable longing for his homeland.
    • The emotion was so deep it was almost indefinable.
    • Her talent is indefinable; it cannot be captured by any formula.

    ruНевыразимыйesinefablefrindéfinissable (qui défie l'expression)deUnaussprechlichptIndefinívelzh无法表达的arلا يُعبَّر عنه

    Synonymes: indescribableineffableinexpressibleunspeakableunutterable

    Antonymes: definabledescribableexpressible

  • more indefinable comparative form
  • most indefinable superlative form