uncatalogable
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/ʌnˈkætəˌlɔːɡəbl/
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/ʌnˈkætəlɒɡəbl/
not classifiable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncatalogable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'catalog,' which comes from the Greek 'katalogos,' meaning 'a list or register.'
Historical Evolution
'catalog' changed from the Greek word 'katalogos' to the Latin 'catalogus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'catalog.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a list or register,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a systematic list of items.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be cataloged or classified.
The vast collection of artifacts was deemed uncatalogable due to its diversity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 16:28