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- [in-tur-muh-nuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtɜr mə nə bəl/
- /ɪnˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tur-muh-nuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtɜr mə nə bəl/
Definitions of interminably word
- adjective interminably incapable of being terminated; unending: an interminable job. 1
- adjective interminably monotonously or annoyingly protracted or continued; unceasing; incessant: I can't stand that interminable clatter. 1
- adjective interminably having no limits: an interminable desert. 1
- noun interminably In an interminable manner. 1
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Origin of interminably
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75; Middle English word from Late Latin word interminābilis. See in-3, terminable
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Parts of speech for Interminably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interminably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
interminably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interminably
adv interminably
- continually — very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually.
- forever — without ever ending; eternally: to last forever.
- frequently — often; many times; at short intervals.
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
- persistently — persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man.
adverb interminably
- perpetually — continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
- endlessly — In an endless manner; continuously without limit.
- ceaselessly — without stop or pause; unending; incessant.
- incessantly — continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending: an incessant noise.
- at length — If someone does something at length, they do it after a long period of time.
Antonyms for interminably
adverb interminably
- briefly — Something that happens or is done briefly happens or is done for a very short period of time.
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