undiminishable
|un-di-min-ish-a-ble|
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/ˌʌndɪˈmɪnɪʃəbl/
not reducible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undiminishable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'diminish' from Latin 'diminut-', meaning 'made smaller'.
Historical Evolution
'diminish' changed from the Old French word 'diminuer' and eventually became the modern English word 'diminish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make smaller or less', but in the context of 'undiminishable', it evolved to mean 'not capable of being made smaller or less'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being diminished or reduced in size, importance, or intensity.
The undiminishable spirit of the team led them to victory.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 23:47