interminable
8 synonyms for interminable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Seeming to go on forever, especially in a tedious or exhausting way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use interminable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
interminable wait
interminable delay
interminable meeting
Etymology
From Middle French interminable, from Late Latin interminabilis, built from in- ("not") plus terminable ("able to be ended").
Full origin of interminable →Frequently asked questions
What does “interminable” mean?
The word “interminable” means seeming to go on forever, especially in a tedious or exhausting way. In plain terms, so long it feels like it will never end, usually said about something boring or tiresome.
How do you pronounce “interminable”?
“Interminable” is pronounced ihn-TUR-mihn-uh-buhl (/ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn.ə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “interminable” in a sentence?
Here is “interminable” used in a sentence: “The meeting felt interminable, dragging on for over three hours.”
What part of speech is “interminable”?
“Interminable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “interminable” come from?
The word “interminable” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French interminable, from Late Latin interminabilis, built from in- ("not") plus terminable ("able to be ended").
