unknown (/ʌnˈnoʊn/)

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🔊 /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Meaning

Meaning: not known

Not known or identified.

Examples

🗣 The cause of the fire is still unknown to the investigators.

Etymology

From ‘un-‘ plus ‘known’ (past participle of ‘know’).

How & Where It’s Used

Marks mysteries, strangers, or undiscovered facts.

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Tags: knowledge

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