American English

How to pronounce unknowable

adjectiveC1
uhnNOHuhbl

/ənˈnoʊ.ə.bl̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Impossible to know, often because the facts are hidden or beyond human understanding.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveless common

Impossible to know, often because the facts are hidden or beyond human understanding.

The true reason for his decision may remain unknowable.

Common phrases & grammar

the unknowable future · unknowable truth

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