ineffability

in·ef·fa·ble

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-ef-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛf ə bəl/
- /ɪnˌɛfəˈbɪlɪti /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ef-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛf ə bəl/

Definitions of ineffability word

adjective ineffability incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy. 1
adjective ineffability not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable: the ineffable name of the deity. 1
noun ineffability The quality or state of being ineffable. 1

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Origin of ineffability

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word ineffābilis. See in-3, effable

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Parts of speech for Ineffability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ineffability

ineffability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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