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non-exhaustible

ex·haust
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-zawst]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ig-ˈzȯst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-zawst]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ig-ˈzȯst/

Definitions of non-exhaustible word

  • verb with object non-exhaustible to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person: I have exhausted myself working. 1
  • verb with object non-exhaustible to use up or consume completely; expend the whole of: He exhausted a fortune in stock-market speculation. 1
  • verb with object non-exhaustible to draw out all that is essential in (a subject, topic, etc.); treat or study thoroughly. 1
  • verb with object non-exhaustible to empty by drawing out the contents: to exhaust a tank of fuel oil. 1
  • verb with object non-exhaustible to create a vacuum in. 1
  • verb with object non-exhaustible to draw out or drain off completely. 1

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Origin of non-exhaustible

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; 1895-1900 for def 11; < Latin exhaustus emptied out, drained out, past participle of exhaurīre

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Parts of speech for Non-exhaustible

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-exhaustible popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for non-exhaustible

adj non-exhaustible

  • consumable — Consumable goods are items which are intended to be bought, used, and then replaced.
  • in order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.

Antonyms for non-exhaustible

adj non-exhaustible

  • limitless — without limit; boundless: limitless ambition; limitless space.

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