Adamantoid

Pronunciation: /ˌædəˈmæntɔɪd/

Definitions of adamantoid

adjective a term used to describe something resembling or having the characteristics of adamant, which is a hard, unbreakable substance

Example Sentences

A1 She was adamantoid about following the rules.

A2 The teacher was adamantoid in her decision not to change the due date.

B1 He remained adamantoid in his belief that honesty is the best policy.

B2 The CEO was adamantoid in his refusal to compromise on the company's core values.

C1 The politician was adamantoid in her stance on environmental protection.

C2 The judge was adamantoid in upholding the law without bias.

Examples of adamantoid in a Sentence

formal The adamantoid structure of the mineral made it extremely hard and resistant to scratching.

informal I found an adamantoid rock while hiking in the mountains, it's so cool!

slang That adamantoid phone case is super durable, it can survive any drop!

figurative Her adamantoid personality made it difficult for others to change her mind.

Grammatical Forms of adamantoid

• past tense: adamantoided
• plural: adamantoids
• comparative: more adamantoid
• superlative: most adamantoid
• present tense: adamantoids
• future tense: will be adamantoid
• perfect tense: have been adamantoid
• continuous tense: is being adamantoid
• singular: adamantoid
• positive degree: adamantoid
• infinitive: to be adamantoid
• gerund: adamantoiding
• participle: adamantoided

Origin and Evolution of adamantoid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adamantoid' is derived from the Greek word 'adamas' meaning 'unconquerable' or 'diamond'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something as hard as a diamond, 'adamantoid' has evolved to also refer to things that are unyielding, stubborn, or unchangeable.