unknowable

Meanings

• adjective

  Something that cannot be known or understood.

• A concept or object that is beyond the reach of human knowledge.

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Antonyms

knowable

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Synonyms

unintelligible

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Variants

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unknowabilities , unknowability , unknowable

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Etymology

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From Old English 'unwennan' meaning 'unknown, unforeseen'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of the unknowable has been explored by philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Martin Heidegger.

2. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the unknowable is represented by the concept of Brahman or Dharma-kaya.

3. The term 'unknowable' is also used in science to refer to certain fundamental aspects of reality that cannot be explained by current scientific theories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mystery: The unknowable is often associated with the concept of a mystery, something that is hidden or unknown and cannot be easily explained.

2. Uncertainty: The unknowable also relates to the concept of uncertainty, as it refers to things that cannot be known or understood with certainty.

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Culture

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The concept of the unknowable is a common theme in philosophy, religion, and literature. It has been explored in various ways, such as the idea of a God or higher power that is beyond human comprehension, or the limits of human knowledge and understanding.

How to Memorize "unknowable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an enigma or puzzle that cannot be solved to memorize the concept of the unknowable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of the unknowable with the image of a cloud or a mystery box to help memorize its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unknown to me' to help memorize the meaning of the word 'unknowable'.

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