Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hitherto-unknown
Adjective
/ˈhɪðərˌtuː ʌnˈnoʊn/
Definition
Referring to something that has not been known or recognized up to this point in time.
Examples
- This hitherto-unknown species was discovered during the expedition.
- The researcher published a paper on a hitherto-unknown method of treatment.
- They uncovered hitherto-unknown facts about the ancient civilization.
Meaning
The term ‘hitherto-unknown’ describes people, places, ideas, or phenomena that have not been previously identified or acknowledged.
Synonyms
- Unrecognized
- Undiscovered
- Unknown
- Unidentified
