unanswerable
/ʌnˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/
Meanings
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Adjective
A term used to describe something that cannot be answered or solved.
Antonyms
answerable , disputable , inconclusive , refutable
Synonyms
answerless , indisputable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unanswerableunanswerable , nobleable , controllable
Variants
List of all variants of unanswerable that leads to same resultunanswerabilities , unanswerability , unanswerable , unanswerably
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'not able to be answered' in law.
Trivia
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The term 'unanswerable' was first used in English law in the 15th century.
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The word 'unanswerable' comes from the Old French word 'anserable', which means 'answerable' or 'capable of being answered'.
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The term 'unanswerable question' is often used in philosophy and logic to describe a question that cannot be answered using the current body of knowledge or reasoning.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
enigma: An enigma is a puzzling question or situation that cannot be easily explained or understood.
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paradox: A paradox is a statement or proposition that contradicts itself or appears to defy logic and reason.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the term 'unanswerable' is often used to describe a question or riddle that cannot be answered, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'.
How to Memorize "unanswerable"
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visualize
- Imagine a question mark symbol or a riddle with no solution.
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associate
- Associate the term with a question mark or a riddle.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Unanswerable' - 'U' for 'Un', 'N' for 'Not', 'A' for 'An', 'S' for 'Solvable', 'A' for 'An', 'B' for 'Be', 'R' for 'Re', 'A' for 'An', 'B' for 'Be', 'L' for 'Liable', and 'E' for 'Ever'.
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