C1 adjective Literary

innascible

/ɪˈnæs.ɪ.bəl/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
innascibility
Adjective
innascible
Related
innascibleness
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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

1

The ancient legends speak of an innascible spirit that has watched over the mountains since time immemorial.

everyday

The ancient legends speak of an uncreated spirit that has watched over the mountains since time immemorial.

2

In traditional Christian theology, the Father is characterized as innascible, being the source of the Godhead without being derived from another.

formal

In traditional Christian theology, the Father is characterized as unbegotten, being the source of the Godhead without being derived from another.

3

He talks about his 'creative spark' as if it's some innascible thing that just exists without effort.

informal

He talks about his 'creative spark' as if it's some self-originating thing that just exists without effort.

4

The ontological argument requires a first cause that is necessarily innascible to avoid the problem of infinite regress.

academic

The ontological argument requires a first cause that is necessarily without origin to avoid the problem of infinite regress.

5

The founder's vision was treated as an innascible truth, a foundation upon which all subsequent company policies were built.

business

The founder's vision was treated as an eternal, uncreated truth, a foundation upon which all subsequent company policies were built.

Word Family

Noun
innascibility
Adjective
innascible
Related
innascibleness

Common Collocations

innascible being a being that was never born or created
innascible principle a fundamental law that has no prior cause
innascible nature a quality of having no origin
purely innascible completely without beginning
innascible source an origin point that itself has no origin

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

innascible vs inaccessible

Inaccessible means unable to be reached; innascible means unable to be born or having no origin.

innascible vs innocuous

Innocuous means harmless; innascible refers to the lack of a beginning.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) + 'nascibilis' (able to be born), from 'nasci' (to be born).

Grammar Patterns

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (e.g., an innascible source). Does not typically have a comparative or superlative form.
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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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