interminable

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective tiresomely long; seemingly without end

Etymology

From Middle English interminable, from Middle French interminable and its etymon Late Latin interminābilis. By surface analysis, in- + terminable.

In classic literature

Synonyms

endless, eternal

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