The difference between Knowable and Unknowable

When used as adjectives, knowable means capable of being known, understood or comprehended, whereas unknowable means not knowable.


Unknowable is also noun with the meaning: something that cannot be known.

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  1. Knowable as an adjective:

    Capable of being known, understood or comprehended.

  1. Unknowable as an adjective:

    Not knowable; not able to be known.

  1. Unknowable as a noun:

    Something that cannot be known.

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