innominable

adjective

in·​nominable

(ˈ)i(n)¦nämə̇nəbəl,

ə(-

: incapable of being named

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin innominabilis, from in- in- entry 1 + nominare to name + -abilis -able

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