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indefinable

Other forms: indefinably

Definitions of indefinable
  1. adjective
    not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
    “an indefinable feeling of terror”
    “an abstract concept that seems indefinable
    synonyms: undefinable
    undefined, vague
    not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
  2. adjective
    defying expression or description
    indefinable yearnings”
    synonyms: indescribable, ineffable, unspeakable, untellable, unutterable
    inexpressible, unexpressible
    defying expression
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