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knowable

/ˈnoʊəbl̩/

Meanings
adjective
Capable of being known, understood or comprehended.

Examples :

"Whether aliens exist is a fascinating question, but for now, the answer remains unknowable. "
philosophy mind logic science being abstract ability education

Related Words

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration whether

whether pronoun

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

Which of two.

"My parents are unsure whether to take us to the beach or the park this weekend. "

Illustration answer

answer noun

/ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/

A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

"Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face."

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration unknowable

unknowable noun

/ʌnˈnoʊ.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈnɑː.ə.bəl/

Something that cannot be known.

"The thoughts of a newborn baby are largely unknowable to anyone else. "

Illustration fascinating

fascinating verb

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

Illustration remains

remains noun

/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/

(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

"After the party, the only remains were empty plates and a few scattered candies. "

Illustration aliens

aliens noun

/ˈeɪliəns/ /ˈeɪljəns/

Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

"Scientists are searching for aliens in distant galaxies. "

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration comprehended

comprehended verb

/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛndɪd/ /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛndɪd/

To include, comprise; to contain.

"The final exam comprehended all the material covered in the semester. "

Illustration known

known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."