interminably
|in-ter-mi-na-bly|
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/ɪnˈtɜːrmɪnəbli/
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/ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbli/
(interminable)
endless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interminably' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interminabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'terminare' meant 'to end.'
Historical Evolution
'interminabilis' transformed into the French word 'interminable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interminable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without end,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that seems endless or without end.
The meeting dragged on interminably, with no resolution in sight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
