nonobservable
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈɒbzərvəbl/
- Specialized
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no observable
- The scientific realist would conversely argue that, in view of the mind independence of the world, the choice between rival scientific theories is guided by the prospect of achieving more accurate approximations about observable and nonobservable phenomena.
Examples
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Clearly, this is related to competing theoretical orientations (e.g., behavioral, which calls for observable phenomena, and social cognitive, which accepts nonobservable phenomena).
Academic text (2004) -
Tolman used a nonobservable process to describe the behavior he was measuring, and others were not far behind.
Academic text (2006) -
If God exists and provides for life after death and nonobservable attributes, why does He permit the True Church to be challenged by interlopers?
Academic text (1992) -
The very profit-maximizing goal will be disguised for fear of causing consumers to question the validity of the intangible, nonobservable goods available for purchase.
Academic text (1992) -
Many scientific theories involve nonobservable entities that cannot be directly detected through experiments.
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The concept of dark matter is considered nonobservable because it cannot be seen, yet it is believed to influence the universe.
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Researchers often study nonobservable aspects of human behavior through indirect measurements and observational techniques.
Synonyms
148
2.7
Not easy for other people to notice
23
6.5
Very hard or impossible to notice
9
7.8
Very small or slight and hard to notice
4
8.8
Hard to see, hear, or notice
2
4.6
Hard to see or notice
1
8.0
Not able to be seen or noticed when you look
Too small to be seen, heard, or noticed
Too small, slow, or quiet for people to notice
You cannot see, hear, touch, smell or taste
Hard to see or notice
Not easy to see or notice
Not possible for people to know or understand
Antonyms
How Observable
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonobservable = observable (transparent) = non + observe + able
The negative prefix 'non-' straightforwardly negates 'observable', yielding an obvious opposite meaning.
Etymology
Nonobservable is built from non- meaning 'not' and observe meaning 'to watch or see'. So nonobservable describes something you cannot see or measure.