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untriable

untriable

9.8
Not able to be tested in an experiment
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈtraɪəbl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no evaluable
  • If the equipment is faulty, the experiment becomes untriable and must be postponed.

Examples

  • The hypothesis was considered untriable due to the lack of reliable data.

  • Some rare diseases remain untriable because there are no effective ways to study them.

  • This theory is untriable.

  • The results were deemed untriable due to insufficient data.

  • The hypothesis was considered untriable due to the lack of reliable data.

  • Some rare diseases remain untriable because there are no effective ways to study them.

  • The results were deemed untriable due to insufficient data.

Synonyms

untestable
vsuntriable
2 6.1

Not possible to test or prove by experiment

is inability specifically for experiments and practical assessments
undemonstrable
vsuntriable
9.4

Something that people cannot prove with evidence

is about being untestable in experiments rather than only unprovable
unreviewable
vsuntriable
9.1

Impossible to check because it cannot be opened or reached

is about inherent inability to be tested, not access or tools
unascertainable
vsuntriable
9.8

Not possible to find out for certain

is focused on inability to undergo experimental testing rather than mere uncertainty
undivable
vsuntriable
9.9

Not possible to look at or talk about in detail

is about formal experimental testing rather than suitability for discussion

Antonyms

triable
6.3

Can be tested in an experiment or small study

How Testable

demonstrable
9 5.8
verifiable
26 5.1
testable
8 3.9
untriable
  • Specialized
9.8

Surface Forms

untriable positive

Morphology

untriable = triable (transparent) = un + try + able

Built by adding 'un-' to 'triable' (try + -able); the meaning 'not able to be tested' follows directly from the components.

Etymology

Untriable begins with un- meaning 'not' and triable comes from trial or try, which can mean a test. So untriable means 'not able to be tested or examined'.