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indefatigability

in·de·fat·i·ga·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-di-fat-i-guh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn dɪˈfæt ɪ gə bəl/
    • /ˌɪndɪˌfætɪgəˈbɪlɪti /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-di-fat-i-guh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn dɪˈfæt ɪ gə bəl/

Definitions of indefatigability word

  • adjective indefatigability incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring. 1
  • noun indefatigability Tirelessness; persistence; stamina. 1
See all 2 definitions of indefatigability

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Origin of indefatigability

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin indēfatīgābilis untiring, equivalent to in- in-3 + dēfatīgā(re) to tire out (see de-, fatigue) + -bilis -ble

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Parts of speech for Indefatigability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Indefatigability

indefatigability popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for indefatigability

noun indefatigability

  • spunk — pluck; spirit; mettle.
  • moxie — vigor; verve; pep.
  • grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
  • stamina — a plural of stamen.
  • determination — Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
All 48 Synonyms of indefatigability

Antonyms for indefatigability

noun indefatigability

  • cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
  • irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
  • indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
All 13 Antonyms of indefatigability

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