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Meaning of undecipherable
The primary meaning of the word "undecipherable" refers to something that cannot be decoded or interpreted.
Etymology of undecipherable
The word "undecipherable" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, "decipher" meaning to interpret or decode, and the suffix "-able" meaning capable of being done
The term has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "descifrer" meaning to decode, which is itself derived from the Arabic word "deshifrah" meaning explanation or interpretation
Synonyms
incomprehensible
illegible
unreadable
indecipherable
obscure
abstruse
enigmatic
mysterious
cryptic
ambiguous
vague
unclear
unintelligible
inexplicable
unfathomable
impenetrable
incomparable
unintelligible
uninterpretable
unexplainable
mysterious
perplexing
puzzling
baffling
confusing
disconcerting
enigmatical
inscrutable
Definitions
- Unable to be deciphered or interpreted
- * Impossible to understand or read because of lack of clarity or because it is written in code
Usage Examples
- The ancient text was undecipherable, and scholars had to develop new methods to interpret its meaning
- * The handwriting on the letter was undecipherable, making it impossible to read the message