Unknowable

usgb/ʌnˈnəʊəbl/
adjective

Something that cannot be understood or known.

The origins of the universe remain largely unknowable.
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Often appears as...

  • quite unknowable
  • nearly unknowable
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Philosophical Use

Used in discussions about existence, life's big questions and philosophical theories.

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Philosophers debate whether true purpose is unknowable.
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Intellectual Humility

Acknowledges the limits of human knowledge and understanding.

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Even the greatest scientists admit some aspects of physics are unknowable.
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Conveys Mystery

Adds a sense of mystery when describing something beyond comprehension.

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The motives behind the artist's last painting are unknowable.
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