unabatable
|un-a-bat-a-ble|
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/ˌʌnəˈbeɪtəbl/
irresistible force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unabatable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'abate' from Old French 'abatre', meaning 'to beat down'.
Historical Evolution
'abatre' transformed into the Middle English word 'abaten', and eventually became the modern English word 'abate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abate' meant 'to beat down', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reduce in intensity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being reduced or diminished in intensity or strength.
The storm's force was unabatable, causing widespread damage.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 07:47