interminable

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn.ə.bəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Seeming to continue for an endlessly long time.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A repeating decimal.

Examples

  • The interminable border wars between England and Scotland came to a close.

  • This lesson is interminable!

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Existing or occurring without interruption or end; ceaseless, unending.

More examples

In context

  • The sea-reach of the Thames stretched before us like the beginning of an interminable waterway.

  • It was now a beautiful, moonlit night. The air was crisp and invigorating. Behind them lay the interminable vista of the desert, dotted here and there with an occasional oasis.

  • Life's interminable succession of stages.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English interminable, from Middle French interminable and its etymon Late Latin interminābilis. By surface analysis, in- + terminable.