inexhaustible

[ in-ig-zaws-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˌɪn ɪgˈzɔs tə bəl /
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adjective

not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted: an inexhaustible supply.
untiring; tireless: an inexhaustible runner.

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Origin of inexhaustible

1595–1605; <Latin inexhaust(us) not exhausted (see in-3, exhaust) + -ible

OTHER WORDS FROM inexhaustible

in·ex·haust·i·bil·i·ty, in·ex·haust·i·ble·ness, nounin·ex·haust·i·bly, adverb

Words nearby inexhaustible

inexactitude, in excess of, in exchange, inexcusable, inexertion, inexhaustible, inexistent, inexorable, inexpedient, inexpensive, inexperience
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Words related to inexhaustible

infinite, limitless, bountiful, never-ending, endless, indefatigable, unflagging, numberless, enduring, untiring, vigorous, unwearying

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British Dictionary definitions for inexhaustible

inexhaustible
/ (ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl) /

adjective

incapable of being used up; endlessinexhaustible patience
incapable or apparently incapable of becoming tired; tireless

Derived forms of inexhaustible

inexhaustibility or inexhaustibleness, nouninexhaustibly, adverb
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