undiminished — not reduced or made smaller; remaining at full strength or intensity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not reduced or made smaller; remaining at full strength or intensity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's appetite for gossip remains undiminished at 90.
- His undiminished curiosity about science led to groundbreaking discoveries.
- Despite eating three pizzas, his hunger remained undiminished.
undiminished
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌndɪˈmɪnɪʃt/]
not reduced or made smaller; remaining at full strength or intensity
not reduced or made smaller; remaining at full strength or intensity
Though flames are extinguished, his distinguished courage remains undiminished!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'diminuere' (to make smaller, lessen), combined with the Old English negative prefix 'un-'. The term emerged in Middle English as a negation of the verb 'diminish', literally meaning 'not made smaller' or 'not lessened'.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + diminish (from Latin diminuere: de- (down) + minuere (make less)) + -ed (past participle or adjectival suffix indicating a completed state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's appetite for gossip remains undiminished at 90.”
“His undiminished curiosity about science led to groundbreaking discoveries.”
“Despite eating three pizzas, his hunger remained undiminished.”
“The team's confidence was undiminished by the early loss.”
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