How Do You Spell UNUNDERSTANDABLY?

Pronunciation: [ʌnˌʌndəstˈandəblɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "ununderstandably" might seem confusing, but it follows the standard rules of English morphology. The prefix "un-" indicates negation, while "understandable" is the base word, meaning capable of being understood. The suffix "-ly" is added to form an adverb. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ʌn.ˌʌn.dər.ˈstænd.ə.bli/. Despite its complexity, "ununderstandably" is a useful word to describe something that cannot be comprehended, and its spelling reinforces the rules of English word formation.

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Common Misspellings for UNUNDERSTANDABLY

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Etymology of UNUNDERSTANDABLY

The word "ununderstandably" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" (which means "not") to the word "understandably".

The main root of "understandably" is "understandable", which is derived from the verb "understand". "Understand" comes from the Old English word "understandan", which is a combination of "under" (meaning "between, among, or in the midst of") and "standan" (meaning "to stand").

So, "understand" originally referred to a mental or figurative "standing" under or within something, indicating comprehension or grasp of a concept or situation. From there, the adjective form "understandable" was derived to describe something that can be understood.

By adding the prefix "un-" to "understandable", it negates the meaning and forms the word "ununderstandable".

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