"incommunicate" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ɪn.kəˈmjunɪkət/
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} incommunicate (not comparable)
  1. (law, uncommon) Incapable of communicating or being communicated with. Tags: not-comparable, uncommon Categories (topical): Law Related terms: incommunicado
    Sense id: en-incommunicate-en-adj-kMk85IS4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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