Meaning of unnameable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unnameable

    Definitions

    1. too sacred to be uttered

    Examples

    • « the ineffable name of the Deity »

    Synonyms

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