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interminably

|in-ter-mi-na-bly|

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/ɪnˈtɜːrmɪnəbli/

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/ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbli/

(interminable)

endless

Base FormAdverb
interminableinterminably
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