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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