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unknowable

/ʌnˈnoʊ.ə.bəl/
un · know · a · ble
Adverb:unknowably
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Plural:unknowables
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• adjective

1

Impossible to know, understand, or ascertain, especially because it lies beyond the limits of human perception or reason.

Example

"The exact origins of consciousness remain largely unknowable to modern science."

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• noun

1

Something, such as an ultimate reality or future event, that lies beyond the scope of human knowledge or comprehension.

Example

"Philosophers have spent centuries debating the great unknowables of human existence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'unknown', which describes something not yet discovered or currently unfamiliar, 'unknowable' refers to something that is fundamentally impossible to know or comprehend.

• Rhymes for unknowable

• Nearby Words

unkindness
unkink
unknot
unknowable
unknowing
unknowingly
unknowledgeable

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