Ininteligible is an adjective.
/ininˈteleɣiβle/
The term "ininteligible" means something that cannot be understood or is difficult to comprehend. It is often used to describe speech, writing, or any information that is ambiguous or unclear. This word is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, although it may be more frequently encountered in written language, particularly in formal and legal contexts. The frequency of its use can be considered moderate, as it is not a colloquial term but rather one that arises when discussing clarity of communication.
The instructions in the manual were unintelligible to us.
El testimonio del testigo fue ininteligible debido a su nerviosismo.
The witness's testimony was unintelligible because of his nervousness.
La carta que recibí estaba tan borrosa que resultó ininteligible.
While "ininteligible" is not frequently part of set idiomatic expressions, it can appear in phrases describing confusion or lack of understanding. Here are a few examples:
His speech was an unintelligible jumble that no one could follow.
Intentó explicar su idea, pero resultó en un ininteligible montón de palabras.
He tried to explain his idea, but it turned into an unintelligible heap of words.
A menudo me encuentro con documentos ininteligibles cuando trabajo con leyes antiguas.
The word "ininteligible" derives from the Latin "inteligibilis," which in turn comes from "intelligere," meaning “to understand.” The prefix "in-" negates the term, thus forming "ininteligible," meaning "not intelligible."
Synonyms: - Incomprensible - Indescifrable - Ambiguo
Antonyms: - Inteligible - Claro - Comprensible