"ungraspable" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ʌnˈɡɹɑːspəb(ə)l/ [UK]
Etymology: From un- + graspable. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un<id:negative>|graspable}} un- + graspable Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ungraspable (not comparable)
  1. Not able to be reached or grasped. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-ungraspable-en-adj-RTxTYnnW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un- (negative), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un- (negative): 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 51 49
  2. Not able to be remembered or comprehended. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-ungraspable-en-adj-a2rHwZMP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un- (negative), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un- (negative): 50 50 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 51 49
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