"untelevisable" meaning in All languages combined

See untelevisable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more untelevisable [comparative], most untelevisable [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + televisable. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|televisable}} un- + televisable Head templates: {{en-adj}} untelevisable (comparative more untelevisable, superlative most untelevisable)
  1. Not televisable; unsuitable for television.
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