unrestrainable
|un/re/strain/a/ble|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnəbl/
impossible to control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrestrainable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'restrainable', which comes from the Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back'.
Historical Evolution
'restrainable' evolved from the Latin 'restringere' through Old French 'restreindre', and eventually became the modern English word 'restrain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bind back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'impossible to control or hold back'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
impossible to control or hold back.
His unrestrainable laughter filled the room.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45