untarnishable

tar·nish

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahr-nish]
- /ˈtɑr nɪʃ/
- /ˌʌnˈtɑːnɪʃəbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahr-nish]
- /ˈtɑr nɪʃ/

Definitions of untarnishable word

verb with object untarnishable to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor. 1
verb with object untarnishable to diminish or destroy the purity of; stain; sully: The scandal tarnished his reputation. 1
verb without object untarnishable to grow dull or discolored; lose luster. 1
verb without object untarnishable to become sullied. 1
noun untarnishable a tarnished coating. 1
noun untarnishable tarnished condition; discoloration; alteration of the luster of a metal. 1

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Origin of untarnishable

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Middle French terniss-, long stem of ternir to dull, deaden, derivative of terne dull, wan < Germanic; compare Old High German tarni, cognate with Old Saxon derni, Old English dierne hidden, obscure; see -ish2

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Parts of speech for Untarnishable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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untarnishable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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