Inscrutable

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtÉ™bl/

Origin

From the Latin inscrutabilis, from in- ("not") + scrutare ("to examine"), corresponding to - + scrutable

Full definition of inscrutable

Adjective

1. Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom, or interpret.His inscrutable theories would years later become the foundation of a whole new science.
• 2007, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), 30 Rock:She called my vanity license plate inscrutable! 'ICU81MI'? Hilarious!

Synonyms

• (difficult to comprehend) ineffable

Derived terms

• inscrutability
• inscrutableness
• inscrutably

Noun

1. One who or that which is inscrutable; a person, etc. that cannot be comprehended.