indecidable
|in-de-ci-da-ble|
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/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪdəbl/
not resolvable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indecidable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indecidabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'decidabilis' meant 'able to be decided.'
Historical Evolution
'indecidabilis' transformed into the French word 'indécidable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indecidable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be decided,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being decided or resolved.
The problem was deemed indecidable by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 03:23
