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Definition of undescribed
undescribed
/ˌʌndɪˈskraɪbd/
un · de · scribed
undescribed Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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1
(Biology) Not yet formally named, classified, and published as a distinct species or taxon in scientific literature.
Example
"The expedition collected several undescribed species of deep-sea invertebrates from the hydrothermal vents."
2
Not having been given a spoken or written account of; not depicted, explained, or detailed.
Example
"Much of the ancient manuscript's historical context remains undescribed in modern scholarship."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undescribed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undescribed