unknown

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to describe something that is not known or understood.

  - "The unknown causes of the disease baffle scientists."
  - "Despite extensive research, the origins of life remain an unknown."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈnoʊn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

famous , known , well-known

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Synonyms

anonymous , obscure , unascertained , uncharted , undiscovered , unexplored , unfamiliar , unidentified , unnamed , unrecognized , unrevealed , unsung

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unknown
mown , lawn , clown , drown

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Known (en) : Familiar or recognized
   

2. Noon (en) : 12 o'clock in the day
   

3. Knot (en) : A fastening made by tying or knitting together two or more ropes, strings, or the like.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. known
   

2. noon
   

3. knot
   

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Variants

List of all variants of unknown that leads to same result
unknown , unknowns , Unknown Soldier , Unknown Soldiers , unknown quantity , unknown to , big unknown , of unknown origin , fear of the unknown , the unknown

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

unknowns, unknowningly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old English word 'unnenne', meaning 'unknown' or 'unseen'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unknown' is used in many fields, including science, philosophy, and literature.

2. The symbol for the unknown in mathematics is often represented by the Greek letter 'x'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mystery: A situation or an event that is not fully understood or explained.

2. Enigma: A person or thing that is puzzling or difficult to understand.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the unknown is often used as a source of mystery and intrigue. In philosophy, it is a fundamental concept that underlies much of our quest for knowledge.

How to Memorize "unknown"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a question mark to represent the unknown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the unknown with the concept of a mystery or something that is not yet understood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the unknown with a memorable phrase or acronym.

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