inexhaustible

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

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adjective

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

Origin of inexhaustible

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

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

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Contemporary Examples

I was, in fact, one of the lucky recipients of the inexhaustible generosity documented in the film.
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There is not an inexhaustible supply of experienced pilots to operate these fleets.
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Her brashness, inventiveness, and inexhaustible energy carried her the rest of the way.
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November 1, 2012
What figurations, what formulas, could describe the inexhaustible kinesis of those years?
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May 13, 2010

Historical Examples

Following in their footsteps is an inexhaustible efflorescence of prodigies.
The Dream
Emile Zola
Is there not also inexhaustible wealth in our southern provinces?
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete
Emile Zola
Here was evidently the source of the Kikuyu's inexhaustible corn supply.
Freeland
Theodor Hertzka
Their stringy muscles seemed founts of inexhaustible energy.
White Fang
Jack London
Our Father, in his inexhaustible clemency, heard their prayer.
The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ
Nicolas Notovitch

British Dictionary definitions for inexhaustible

inexhaustible

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

adj.

c.1600, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + exhaustible (see exhaust). Related: Inexhaustibly.

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Examples from the Web for inexhaustible

Contemporary Examples

I was, in fact, one of the lucky recipients of the inexhaustible generosity documented in the film.

There is not an inexhaustible supply of experienced pilots to operate these fleets.

The Complete Works By Michel de Montaigne This is the one inexhaustible book anyone interested in the form must have.

Her brashness, inventiveness, and inexhaustible energy carried her the rest of the way.

What figurations, what formulas, could describe the inexhaustible kinesis of those years?

Historical Examples

Following in their footsteps is an inexhaustible efflorescence of prodigies.

Is there not also inexhaustible wealth in our southern provinces?

Here was evidently the source of the Kikuyu's inexhaustible corn supply.

Their stringy muscles seemed founts of inexhaustible energy.

Our Father, in his inexhaustible clemency, heard their prayer.

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Word Origin and History for inexhaustible

adj.

Origin of inexhaustible