Unintelligible

/ʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbəl/ adjective

Definition

So unclear or confusing that it's impossible to understand what is being said or meant.

Etymology

From Latin 'intelligibilis' (able to be understood), with the prefix 'un-' added to negate it. The root comes from 'intelligere' (to understand), combining 'inter-' (between) and 'legere' (to choose or read).

Kelly Says

The root 'intelligere' literally means 'to read between'—so when something is 'unintelligible,' you literally cannot read between the lines because the lines themselves are a blur. This is why AI sometimes produces 'unintelligible' output—it's literally missing the meaning between the words.

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