inexhaustible — unable to be used up; unlimited in quantity or capacity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be used up; unlimited in quantity or capacity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
Korean meaning: 다 사용할 수 없는; 고갈되지 않는, 무진장한
Korean pronunciation: 이닉**저스**터블
Example Sentences
- My mom's inexhaustible supply of nagging seems to power our entire household.
- Solar energy provides an inexhaustible source of clean power for future generations.
- His inexhaustible enthusiasm for collecting rubber ducks has filled three storage units.
inexhaustible
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl//
unable to be used up; unlimited in quantity or capacity
dozens of villagers continuously draw bucket after bucket of clear water from the deep stone well. The well keeps producing fresh water no matter how many buckets are pulled up from its depths. Even after hours of constant use by the entire community, the water level remains perfectly full. More villagers arrive with empty containers while others leave with overflowing buckets. The surrounding area shows lush green plants thriving near the well despite the dry landscape beyond. a resource that cannot be used up or depleted no matter how much is taken
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exhaustus' meaning 'drained out' or 'emptied,' combined with the negative prefix 'in-' and suffix '-ible.' The word literally means 'cannot be drained or used up.'
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📝Examples
“My mom's inexhaustible supply of nagging seems to power our entire household.”
“Solar energy provides an inexhaustible source of clean power for future generations.”
“His inexhaustible enthusiasm for collecting rubber ducks has filled three storage units.”
“The ocean represents an inexhaustible reservoir of untapped resources.”
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