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Definition of untranslatable

untranslatable

/ˌʌntrænzˈleɪtəbəl/
un · trans · lat · a · ble
Adverb:untranslatably
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Plural:untranslatables
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untranslatable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Incapable of being accurately or effectively translated from one language into another without losing its essential meaning or cultural nuance.

Example

"The poet used several untranslatable idioms that required footnotes in the English edition."

2

Unable to be converted, adapted, or transferred from one medium, context, or form into another.

Example

"The abstract painting possessed a visual energy that proved untranslatable into written prose."

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• noun

1

A word, phrase, or concept that has no direct or exact equivalent in another language.

Example

"Philosophical dictionaries often devote entire chapters to examining cultural untranslatables."

• Rhymes for untranslatable

• Nearby Words

untrampled
untransferable
untransformed
untranslatable
untranslated
untrapped
untraveled

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