unmistakable
UK: ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbl | US: ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbl
adj. impossible to mistake or misinterpret; clearly defined or identifiable.
unmistakable = un<not> + mistake<error> + able<capable of>
- un (prefix): From Old English "un-," meaning "not," used to negate the following morpheme.
- mistake: From Old Norse "mistaka" (mis-<wrongly> + taka<take>), meaning "to take wrongly" or "error."
- able (suffix): From Latin "-abilis," indicating capability or susceptibility.
Etymology Origin:
The word "unmistakable" combines negation ("un-") with "mistake" (an error) and the suffix "-able" (capable of). It evolved to describe something so clear or distinct that it cannot be misinterpreted—literally "not capable of being taken wrongly." The logical progression reflects a strengthening of clarity through negation.
Her accent is unmistakable; you can tell she’s from London immediately.
The smell of fresh bread is unmistakable and always brings comfort.
The artist’s style is so unique that it’s unmistakable in any gallery.
There was an unmistakable tone of anger in his voice.
The footprints in the snow were unmistakable evidence of his presence.