inexhaustible
[ in-ig-zaws-tuh-buh l ]
/ ˌɪn ɪgˈzɔs tə bəl /
adjective
not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted: an inexhaustible supply.
untiring; tireless: an inexhaustible runner.
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inevitably, inexact, inexactitude, inexcusable, inexertion, inexhaustible, inexistent, inexorable, inexpedient, inexpensive, inexperience
Related formsin·ex·haust·i·bil·i·ty, in·ex·haust·i·ble·ness, nounin·ex·haust·i·bly, adverb
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inexhaustible
/ (ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl) /
adjective
incapable of being used up; endlessinexhaustible patience
incapable or apparently incapable of becoming tired; tireless
Derived Formsinexhaustibility or inexhaustibleness, nouninexhaustibly, adverb
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Word Origin and History for inexhaustible
inexhaustible
c.1600, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + exhaustible (see exhaust). Related: Inexhaustibly.
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