unfathomed

fath·om

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fath -uh m]
- /ˈfæð əm/
- /ʌn.ˈfæ.ðəmd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fath -uh m]
- /ˈfæð əm/

Definitions of unfathomed word

noun plural unfathomed a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath. 1
verb with object unfathomed to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound. 1
verb with object unfathomed to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand: to fathom someone's motives. 1
adjective unfathomed not explored or measured 0
adjective unfathomed not understood or explained 0

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Origin of unfathomed

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English fathme, Old English fæthm span of outstretched arms; cognate with German Faden six-foot measure, Old Norse fathmr; akin to patent

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Parts of speech for Unfathomed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unfathomed

unfathomed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

unfathomed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unfathomed

adj unfathomed

all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
all-encompassing — all-embracing.

All 2 Synonyms of unfathomed