ineffable
English
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/, /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/
adj
Definitions
- Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
- Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French ineffable derived from Latin ineffābilis, effor (utter).
Origin
Latin
effor
Gloss
utter
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- ineffableness English
- ineffably English
- effabilis Latin
- effor Latin
- for Latin
- ineffābilis Latin
- ineffable French
- ineffablement French
- ineffable Middle French