indiscernibility
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/ˌɪndɪˌsɜrnəˈbɪləti/
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/ˌɪndɪˌsɜːnəˈbɪləti/
impossible to perceive
Etymology
'indiscernibility' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indiscernibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'discernibilis' meant 'able to be perceived.'
'indiscernibilis' transformed into the French word 'indiscernibilité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indiscernibility' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'not able to be perceived,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being impossible to see, hear, or understand.
The indiscernibility of the distant mountains made them appear as mere shadows.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42