English Explanatory Dictionary

unknown quantity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or thing whose nature or value is a mystery.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see unknown, quantity.

Pronunciation

En-au-unknown quantity.ogg

Word forms

unknown quantity unknown quantities

Synonyms

blank canvas enigma

Antonyms

known quantity household name

Related words

quesitive
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