unknown

UK
/ʌnˈnəʊn/
US
/ʌnˈnoʊn/
unknownnoun
unknowns
pl
UK
/ʌnˈnəʊn/
US
/ʌnˈnoʊn/
Translations
inconnuPersonne ou chose non identifiée; emploi courant au sens abstrait de « l’inconnu ».
The artist remained an unknown until his work was discovered posthumously.
L'artiste est resté un inconnu jusqu'à la découverte posthume de son œuvre.
Additional translations
inconnueEn mathématiques.
Definitions
Something that is not known or familiar.
The scientist was excited to explore the unknowns of the new planet.
A person or thing that is not known or recognized.
The artist remained an unknown until his work was discovered posthumously.
A variable in mathematics that is not yet determined.
In the equation, x is the unknown that we need to solve for.
unknownadjective
more unknown
Comp.
most unknown
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈnəʊn/
US
/ʌnˈnoʊn/
Translations
The cause of the disease is still unknown to scientists.
La cause de la maladie est encore inconnue des scientifiques.
Definitions
Not known or familiar; not identified.
The artist remained unknown for many years before gaining recognition.
Not discovered or explored.
The team ventured into unknown territories in search of new species.
Not well understood or not having a clear explanation.
The cause of the disease is still unknown to scientists.