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unanswerable Meaning & Definition

/ʌnˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/

What Does Unanswerable Mean?

As an adjective, unanswerable means Not answerable; impossible to answer. It is also used to mean Impossible to dispute or rebut; irrefutable; conclusive. As a noun, it means Something that cannot be answered.

Unanswerable in Brief

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/ʌnˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/
Synonymsincontestable and incontestible
Pluralunanswerables
Comparative / superlativemore unanswerable, most unanswerable

Unanswerable Definition (Adjective)

  1. Not answerable; impossible to answer.
  2. Impossible to dispute or rebut; irrefutable; conclusive.

Unanswerable as a Noun

  1. Something that cannot be answered.

Synonyms of Unanswerable

Unanswerable synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

unanswerable (comparative more unanswerable, superlative most unanswerable)

unanswerable (plural unanswerables)

Words That Rhyme With Unanswerable

Origin of Unanswerable

From un- + answerable.

Questions People Ask About Unanswerable

Is unanswerable an adjective or a noun?

Unanswerable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for unanswerable?

Words with a similar meaning to unanswerable include incontestable and incontestible. See the full list of unanswerable synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of unanswerable?

The plural of unanswerable is unanswerables.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of unanswerable?

The comparative form is more unanswerable and the superlative form is most unanswerable.

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