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unidentifiable

/ˌʌn.aɪˌdɛn.tɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:unidentifiably
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unidentifiable Lexical Profile

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1

Impossible to recognize, classify, or establish the identity of.

Example

"The ancient manuscript had faded so severely that several symbols in the margin were completely unidentifiable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Unidentifiable" means impossible to recognize or identify (a permanent or inherent inability), whereas "unidentified" simply means not yet identified at the present time.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unidentifiable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unidentifiable
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