indiminishable
|in-di-min-ish-a-ble|
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/ˌɪndɪˈmɪnɪʃəbl/
not reducible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indiminishable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indiminis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'diminis' meant 'to lessen or reduce.'
Historical Evolution
'indiminis' transformed into the English word 'indiminishable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be lessened,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being diminished or reduced in size, amount, or degree.
The indiminishable spirit of the team led them to victory.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 00:29