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What is another word for Unidentifiable? – 151 Unidentifiable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unrecognizable anonymous nameless unknown unidentified mysterious obscure inconspicuous unnoticeable imperceptible invisible obscure nebulous vague ambiguous indecipherable inexplicable enigmatic puzzling baffling incomprehensible unintelligible unreadable unclassifiable unaccountable unattributable unknowable incognito faceless hidden concealed secret covert clandestine furtive stealthy surreptitious

    Meaning of Unidentifiable

    The primary meaning of "unidentifiable" refers to something that cannot be identified or recognized.

    Definitions

    • Unable to be identified or recognized
    • * Not capable of being discovered or determined

    Etymology of Unidentifiable

    The word "unidentifiable" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "identifiable" which comes from the Latin "identificare" meaning "to make identical" and the Latin "identitas" meaning "sameness"
    The word has been in use since the mid-17th century to describe something that cannot be recognized or identified

    Example Uses

    • The victim's face was too disfigured to be unidentifiable in the photograph
    • * The unidentifiable substance was sent to the lab for further analysis
    • * The unidentifiable voice on the phone made it difficult to determine the caller's identity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    identifiable recognizable known familiar obvious clear evident apparent visible noticeable perceptible intelligible explicable understandable classifiable attributable accountable knowable incognito identifiable certain definite distinctive characteristic diagnostic recognizable discernible

    Related Nouns

    identification identity recognition anonymity secrecy mystery obscurity inconspicuousness imperceptibility invisibility ambiguity vagueness enigma puzzle riddle secret concealment disguise mask camouflage cover covert clandestine furtiveness stealth surreptitiousness

    Related Verbs

    identify recognize detect discover determine classify attribute account know understand explain decipher interpret reveal expose uncover disguise conceal hide mask camouflage cover covert clandestine furtive stealthy surreptitious

    Related Adjectives

    identifiable recognizable known familiar obvious clear evident apparent visible noticeable perceptible intelligible explicable understandable classifiable attributable accountable knowable anonymous nameless unknown mysterious obscure inconspicuous unnoticeable imperceptible invisible ambiguous vague enigmatic puzzling baffling incomprehensible unintelligible