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- [uhn-tuhch-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈtʌtʃ ə bəl/
- /ʌnˈtʌtʃ.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-tuhch-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈtʌtʃ ə bəl/
Definitions of untouchable word
- adjective untouchable that may not be touched; of a nature such that it cannot be touched; not palpable; intangible. 1
- adjective untouchable too distant to be touched. 1
- adjective untouchable vile or loathsome to the touch. 1
- adjective untouchable beyond criticism, control, or suspicion: Modern writers consider no subject untouchable. 1
- noun untouchable Hinduism. the former name given to a member of a lower caste in India whose touch was believed to defile a high-caste Hindu; Harijan. Compare scheduled caste. 1
- noun untouchable a person who is beyond reproach as to honesty, diligence, etc. 1
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Origin of untouchable
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; un-1 + touchable
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Parts of speech for Untouchable
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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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untouchable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
untouchable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for untouchable
adj untouchable
- bulletproof — Something that is bulletproof is made of a strong material that bullets cannot pass through.
- incorruptible — not corruptible: incorruptible integrity.
- inextinguishable — not extinguishable: an inextinguishable fire.
- invincible — incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
- inviolate — free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage.
adjective untouchable
- immune — protected from a disease or the like, as by inoculation.
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