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interminable

|in/ter/mi/na/ble|

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/ɪnˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

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/ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbl/

endless

Etymology
Etymology Information

'interminable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interminabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'terminare' meant 'to end.'

Historical Evolution

'interminabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'interminable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interminable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without end,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

endless or seemingly endless; without termination.

The meeting felt interminable, dragging on for hours.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35