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unknown

UK/.ʌn'nәun/US
NGSL 3kA2

Definitions

adj.

Not known, identified, or familiar

未知的;不知名的;陌生的

n.

Something not yet known or understood; a mathematical variable whose value is to be found

未知事物;未知数

Root Breakdown

Native English
unnot, reversal
+
knowother
+
nsuffix
=unknown

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The unknown author of the manuscript remained a mystery for centuries.

  • 2.

    She ventured into unknown territory when starting her new business.

  • 3.

    The unknown variable in the equation must be solved first.

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