I. |in+ adjective
Etymology: in- (I) + definable
: not definable:
a. : incapable of being precisely or readily described : not easily put into words
an indefinable feeling of terror
b. : incapable of being precisely or readily given a logical analysis
an abstract concept that seems indefinable
c. : incapable of being precisely or readily given a semantic analysis
prepositions often have a relationship to words with which they are used that is purely functional and indefinable
d.
(1) : not clearly recognizable or ascertainable : uncertain
a bent, dignified peasant of indefinable age — Marcia Davenport
(2) : lacking a clear outline or definitely set limits : not precisely or readily located or fixed or marked off : indeterminate , vague
an area with indefinable boundaries
the lights of the December evening bathing his face with little splashes that left his eyes and mouth almost indefinable — E.L.Wallant
• in·de·fin·able·ness noun -es
• in·definably “+ adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: something (as a word or concept) that is indefinable