Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unknowable

Adjective
ʌnˈnoʊ.ə.bəl
Definition
Incapable of being known or understood.
Examples
  • Many philosophical questions are considered unknowable.
  • The mysteries of the universe can sometimes feel unknowable.
Meaning
The term ‘unknowable’ refers to something that is beyond human understanding or knowledge. It denotes the idea that certain aspects of reality may elude comprehension or defy description.
Synonyms
  • Incomprehensible
  • Unfathomable
  • Uncertain
  • Inscrutable