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nondescript.

Not described (in the academic literature).

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt/UK/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/US
  1. Not described (in the academic literature).

    archaic
  2. Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics.

    He drove a nondescript silver sedan.
Where this word comes from

From non- + descript (from Latin dēscrīptus, past participle of dēscrībō).

noun/ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt/UK/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/US
  1. A species or other type of creature that has not been previously described or identified.

  2. An undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

  3. An unmarked police car.

    UK
Where this word comes from

From non- + descript (from Latin dēscrīptus, past participle of dēscrībō).

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