Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terra incognita
Noun
ˈter-ə ˌiŋ-ˈkɒɡ-nə-tə
Definition
A term used to refer to unknown land or areas that have not been mapped or explored.
Examples
- Much of the ocean floor remains terra incognita for scientists, full of undiscovered species.
- The artist depicted regions that were once considered terra incognita on ancient maps.
Meaning
It literally means ‘unknown land’ in Latin and often signifies something that is not yet discovered or understood.
Synonyms
- unknown territory
- unexplored region
- uncharted area
