adj
interminable
ihn-TUR-mihn-uh-buhl
Interminable (adj) means seeming to go on forever, especially in a tedious or exhausting way. Example: “The meeting felt interminable, dragging on for over three hours.”
adj
1
Seeming to go on forever, especially in a tedious or exhausting way.
"The meeting felt interminable, dragging on for over three hours."
How to use interminable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo long it feels like it will never end, usually said about something boring or tiresome.
Common pairings
interminable wait
interminable delay
interminable meeting
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Word forms
- Plural
- interminables
- Comparative
- more interminable
- Superlative
- most interminable
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Etymology
From Middle French interminable, from Late Latin interminabilis, built from in- ("not") plus terminable ("able to be ended").
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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").
