innominate
- noun
- /ɪˈnoʊmɪnɪt/
- Archaic
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innominado
- The old manuscript described an innominate who wandered the countryside, never revealing his identity.
Examples
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In the story, the innominate was a symbol of all those forgotten by history.
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She felt like an innominate in the crowded city, unseen and unknown by everyone.
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The author referred to an innominate character in the story.
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In many cases, the innominate may not be relevant to the discussion.
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In the poem, the author introduced an innominate who represented the lost souls of forgotten legends.
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The historian often referred to the innominate figure in ancient texts, emphasizing their anonymity.
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During the debate, an innominate was mentioned, highlighting the voices that remain unheard in society.
Synonyms
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8.4
An informal word for an object when you forget its name
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7.7
A person whose name you do not know or remember
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9.9
A word people use for a person or object when they forget its name
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9.9
A thing whose name you cannot remember
A word for something whose name you cannot remember
A word for a person or thing whose name you cannot remember
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.9
One of two large chest veins that carry blood from the head and arm to the heart
- Specialized
Large blood vessel from the heart that supplies the right side of the head, neck, and arm
How Named
Surface Forms
Etymology
Innominate comes from Latin in- 'not' and nominare 'to name', so it literally means 'not named'. Think of it like the word name with in- in front, and it can mean a person whose name is unknown or not said.