unutterable

Meanings

• Adjective

  A word or concept that is impossible or inappropriate to speak about.

  - "The forbidden topic at the dinner table was unutterable."
  - "The traumatic experience left the victim unable to utter a word."

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Synonyms

ineffable , inexpressible , unspeakable

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Variants

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unutterable , unutterably

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'not to be uttered' or 'unfit to be spoken'. Derived from the Old English word 'ut-thrēowan' meaning 'to thrust out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unutterable' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In Hinduism, the concept of the unutterable or 'Anahad' is represented by the sacred syllable 'Om'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Taboo: A social or cultural practice considered to be prohibited or forbidden.

2. The Ineffable: That which is beyond the power of words to express or describe.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the unutterable often represents the unknown or the unspeakable. It can be used to convey a sense of mystery, taboo, or the ineffable.

How to Memorize "unutterable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red line through the word 'unutterable', symbolizing the forbidden nature of the concept.
   - Visualize a locked box with the word 'unutterable' on it, representing the concept as something hidden and inaccessible.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unutterable' with a traumatic experience or a forbidden topic.
   - Link the word 'unutterable' with the idea of mystery or the unknown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Unspeakable things begin with U' or 'Utterly not utterable' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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