adj
Uncommon
adamant
AD-uh-muhnt
Adamant (adj) means refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined. Example: “She was adamant that the deadline could not be moved.”
adj
1
Refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined.
"She was adamant that the deadline could not be moved."
"He remained adamant despite the pressure from his colleagues."
noun
1
A legendary stone or mineral once believed to be unbreakable, historically linked to diamond or lodestone.
"In old tales, the hero's shield was said to be forged from adamant."
How to use adamant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnshakeably firm and determined — someone adamant will not budge on their position.
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adamant that
remain adamant
stay adamant
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Word forms
- Plural
- adamants
- Comparative
- more adamant
- Superlative
- most adamant
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Etymology
From Latin adamas ("hard as steel"), from Greek adamas ("invincible"). A doublet of "diamond," which comes from the same root.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “adamant” mean?
The word “adamant” means refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined. In plain terms, unshakeably firm and determined — someone adamant will not budge on their position.
How do you pronounce “adamant”?
“Adamant” is pronounced AD-uh-muhnt (/ˈæd.ə.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “adamant” in a sentence?
Here is “adamant” used in a sentence: “She was adamant that the deadline could not be moved.”
What part of speech is “adamant”?
Depending on how it is used, “adamant” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “adamant” come from?
The word “adamant” comes from Latin. From Latin adamas ("hard as steel"), from Greek adamas ("invincible"). A doublet of "diamond," which comes from the same root.
Is “adamant” a common word?
“Adamant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “adamant” have?
“Adamant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined.
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