inexhaustible

[ in-ig-zaws-tuh-buh l ]

/ ˌɪn ɪgˈzɔs tə bəl /

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adjective

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

untiring; tireless: an inexhaustible runner.

Nearby words

inevitable, inexact, inexactitude, inexcusable, inexertion, inexhaustible, inexistent, inexorable, inexpedient, inexpensive, inexperience

Origin of inexhaustible

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

Related forms

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

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This is that contemplation of inexhaustible melancholy, whose shadow eclipses the brightness of the world.
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From the inexhaustible treasure of her feelings she drew words, glances, gestures that appeased every uneasiness of my heart.
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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

inexhaustibility or inexhaustibleness, nouninexhaustibly, adverb

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inexhaustible

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