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Definition: Untouchable |
UntouchableAdjective1. Beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment; "for the first time criticism was directed at a hitherto untouchable target"- Newsweek. 2. Impossible to assail. 3. Forbidden to the touch; "in most museums such articles are untouchable". 4. Defiling to the touch; especially used in traditional Hindu belief of the lowest caste or castes. 5. Not capable of being obtained; "a rare work, today almost inaccessible"; "timber is virtually unobtainable in the islands"; "untouchable resources buried deep within the earth". Noun1. Belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "untouchable" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1851. (references) |
Synonyms: UntouchableSynonyms: inaccessible (adj), unassailable (adj), unobtainable (adj), unprocurable (adj). (additional references) |
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Lyrics | A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness (California Love; performing artist: 2 PAC) | |
Movie/TV Titles | Lady Untouchable (1968) The Untouchable 2 (2001) Untouchable (2001) The Untouchable (1997) | |
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| "Untouchable" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 97.14% of the time. "Untouchable" is used about 70 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Adjective (general or positive) | 97.14% | 68 | 40,606 |
| Noun (proper) | 2.86% | 2 | 245,945 |
| Total | 100.00% | 70 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expression using "untouchable": untouchable person. Additional references. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Language | Translations for "untouchable"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albanian | i paprekshëm (intangible, invulnerable, sacred), i palëkundshëm, i pakorruptuar (incorrupt, incorruptible). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arabic | محظر لمسه, نجس (defile, defiled, impure, pollute, profane, sinful, unclean), لا تلمس, واقع وراء المتناول. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgarian | неприкосновен (immune, sacred, sacrosanct), неподлежащ на критика, неподлежащ на контрол, неподлежащ на обсъждане, недостъпен (exclusive, impenetrable, inaccessible, inapproachable, unget-at-able, unobtainable, unscalable), недостижим (inaccessible, intangible, reachless, unattainable, unmatchable, unobtainable), недосегаем (intangible, superior, unapproachable), противен за пипане, парий (outcast, pariah). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chinese | 达不到. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Czech | pária (pariah), nedotknutelný (intangible, inviolable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | paria, intouchable. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | Unbestechliche. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | κατώτατησ κοινωνικήσ τάξεωσ, άθικτοσ (intact, intangible, inviolate, unscathed, untouched), οποίο δεν πρέπει να αγγίσει κανείσ. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hebrew | מוקצ" מחמת מאוס (loathsome, odious), מ ו"" (excommunicated, ostracized, outcast, outlaw, pariah), שאין ל'עת בו. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungarian | érinthetetlen. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indonesian | tak dapat disentuh, orang hina-dina (dregs). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | intoccabile (sacred cow, unimpeachable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Kanji | アンザス条約 (Ancien Regime, andante, andante cantabile, andantino, angelus, antagonism, anthology, anti-, anti-establishment, antique, antique fashion, ANZUS Treaty, disliked, submarine pitch, under, under par, undercoat, underground, underhand throw, underline, underpass, underplot, underproof, underscore, undershirt, underskill, underwear, undulation, United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, UNTAC, untied loan). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Katakana | アンタッチャブル . (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | ouchableuntay intocável (bulletproof, juju). (various references) недоступный (exclusive, inaccessible, inapproachable, proof, unapproachable, unget-at-able, unobtainable, unprocurable). (various references) nedodirljiv (intangible). (various references) intocable. (various references) oåtkomlig (elusive, inaccessible, unapproachable), kastlös (outcast, outcaste). (various references) ulaşılamaz (inaccessible, inapproachable, unachievable, unapproachable, unattainable, un-come-at-able, un-get-at-able), parya (pariah), dokunulmaz (sacrosanct), dokunulması yasak. (various references) sarsmaz (proud). (various references) непри"мний на дотик, недосяжний (approachless, reachless, superior, unattainable), недоторканний (sacred). (various references) người không thuộc đng cấp n o, không thể sờ được; không thể động đến, bị coi khinh (unhonoured). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Words beginning with "untouchable": untouchables. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "untouchable" (pronounced untu"khubul) |
| 5 | -kh u b u l | approachable, detachable, impeachable, reachable, teachable, unimpeachable, unreachable. |
| 4 | -u b u l | abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable. |
| 3 | -b u l | able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-b-c-e-h-l-n-o-t-u-u" | |
-2 letters: countable, touchable. | |
-3 letters: bluecoat, eulachon, huntable, unclothe. | |
-4 letters: abluent, anethol, benthal, butanol, chalone, cholate, cholent, couteau, ethanol, lactone, noctule, notable, outhaul, tunable, uncouth, unlatch, unteach. | |
-5 letters: beacon, blanch, bleach, blench, blotch, boatel, boucle, bounce, butane, cablet, cantle, cental, chalet, chalot, chaunt, clothe, cobalt, cobnut, cohune, coteau, cuneal, eluant, enhalo, etalon, eunuch, hantle, lacune, lancet. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-b-c-e-h-l-n-o-t-u-u" | |
+1 letter: untouchables. | |
+5 letters: untouchabilities. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)55 6E 74 6F 75 63 68 61 62 6C 65 |
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Morse Code (1836) (references)..- -. - --- ..- -.-. .... .- -... .-.. . |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010101 01101110 01110100 01101111 01110101 01100011 01101000 01100001 01100010 01101100 01100101 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)U n t o u c h a b l e |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0055 006E 0074 006F 0075 0063 0068 0061 0062 006C 0065 |
| British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)
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Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)5580868187697467687871 |
| 1. Definition 2. Synonyms 3. Usage: Modern 4. Usage: Commercial | 5. Usage Frequency 6. Expressions 7. Expressions: Internet 8. Translations: Modern | 9. Derivations 10. Rhymes 11. Anagrams 12. Orthography | 13. Bibliography |
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