innascible
Describing something that cannot be born or has no beginning or origin. It is a highly specialized term used primarily in theology and philosophy to refer to uncreated or eternal beings.
Examples
3 of 5The ancient legends speak of an innascible spirit that has watched over the mountains since time immemorial.
The ancient legends speak of an uncreated spirit that has watched over the mountains since time immemorial.
In traditional Christian theology, the Father is characterized as innascible, being the source of the Godhead without being derived from another.
In traditional Christian theology, the Father is characterized as unbegotten, being the source of the Godhead without being derived from another.
He talks about his 'creative spark' as if it's some innascible thing that just exists without effort.
He talks about his 'creative spark' as if it's some self-originating thing that just exists without effort.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'nascent' (just coming into existence). The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. So 'in-nasc-ible' means 'not-birth-able', or something that cannot be born because it has always existed.
Quick Quiz
Philosophers often describe the 'First Cause' of the universe as __________, meaning it was not created by anything else.
Correct!
The correct answer is: innascible
Examples
The ancient legends speak of an innascible spirit that has watched over the mountains since time immemorial.
everydayThe ancient legends speak of an uncreated spirit that has watched over the mountains since time immemorial.
In traditional Christian theology, the Father is characterized as innascible, being the source of the Godhead without being derived from another.
formalIn traditional Christian theology, the Father is characterized as unbegotten, being the source of the Godhead without being derived from another.
He talks about his 'creative spark' as if it's some innascible thing that just exists without effort.
informalHe talks about his 'creative spark' as if it's some self-originating thing that just exists without effort.
The ontological argument requires a first cause that is necessarily innascible to avoid the problem of infinite regress.
academicThe ontological argument requires a first cause that is necessarily without origin to avoid the problem of infinite regress.
The founder's vision was treated as an innascible truth, a foundation upon which all subsequent company policies were built.
businessThe founder's vision was treated as an eternal, uncreated truth, a foundation upon which all subsequent company policies were built.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
the innascible one
a title often given to a supreme deity in theology
by virtue of being innascible
because it has no beginning
innascible and eternal
without birth and lasting forever
Often Confused With
Inaccessible means unable to be reached; innascible means unable to be born or having no origin.
Innocuous means harmless; innascible refers to the lack of a beginning.
Usage Notes
This word is extremely rare and is almost exclusively found in theological or metaphysical texts. It should not be used in general conversation unless you are discussing philosophy or religious dogmas.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse this with words related to 'access' or 'science' due to the spelling. It is strictly related to the Latin root for 'birth' (nasc).
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'nascent' (just coming into existence). The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. So 'in-nasc-ible' means 'not-birth-able', or something that cannot be born because it has always existed.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) + 'nascibilis' (able to be born), from 'nasci' (to be born).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western theological tradition, specifically within the doctrine of the Trinity, 'innascibility' is a specific attribute assigned to God the Father to distinguish Him from the Son.
Quick Quiz
Philosophers often describe the 'First Cause' of the universe as __________, meaning it was not created by anything else.
Correct!
The correct answer is: innascible
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