nonobservable
- noun
- /ˌnɒnəbˈzɒrvəbl/
- Specialized
- The scientist introduced a nonobservable to account for unexplained changes in the experiment.
Examples
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Psychological traits are often treated as nonobservables in statistical models.
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Many scientists study nonobservables to understand complex systems.
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The theory relies on several nonobservable factors to explain the results.
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The concept of nonobservable variables is crucial in theoretical physics.
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The theory relies on several nonobservable factors to explain the results.
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Psychological traits are often treated as nonobservables in statistical models.
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Many scientists study nonobservables to understand complex systems.
Synonyms
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6.1
Something you do not know or cannot identify, for example a variable in math
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7.1
A person or thing you do not yet know much about
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9.8
An unknown factor that you cannot predict or measure exactly
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8.4
An unseen thing that changes the results of an experiment or study
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9.9
A factor that cannot be measured or predicted
Antonyms
How Observable
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonobservable = observable (transparent) = non + observe + able
The noun sense is formed by applying the negative prefix to 'observable' and using the result as a noun (zero-derivation), so the morphological relation is transparent.
Etymology
Nonobservable comes from non- 'not' plus observe 'to watch or see', so it names a thing you cannot directly see or measure. In science a nonobservable is a hidden or theoretical factor used to explain results.