Inextinguishable

Pronunciation: /ɪnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/

Definitions of inextinguishable

adjective not able to be extinguished or put out

Example Sentences

A1 Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the inextinguishable flames.

A2 The love between the two characters was described as inextinguishable in the novel.

B1 Her determination to succeed was like an inextinguishable flame that kept burning.

B2 The athlete's passion for the sport was inextinguishable, driving them to train harder each day.

C1 The artist's inextinguishable creativity led to a series of groundbreaking works.

C2 Despite facing numerous challenges, her spirit remained inextinguishable, inspiring those around her.

Examples of inextinguishable in a Sentence

formal The scientist discovered an inextinguishable flame that could burn indefinitely.

informal Her passion for art is inextinguishable; she paints every day without fail.

slang His love for her was inextinguishable; he couldn't stop thinking about her.

figurative The memory of her laughter was like an inextinguishable light in his heart.

Grammatical Forms of inextinguishable

• past tense: inextinguished
• plural: inextinguishables
• comparative: more inextinguishable
• superlative: most inextinguishable
• present tense: inextinguishable
• future tense: will be inextinguishable
• perfect tense: has been inextinguishable
• continuous tense: is being inextinguishable
• singular: inextinguishable
• positive degree: inextinguishable
• infinitive: to be inextinguishable
• gerund: being inextinguishable
• participle: inextinguishable

Origin and Evolution of inextinguishable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inextinguishable' originates from the Latin word 'inextinguibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'extinguere' meaning 'to quench or extinguish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inextinguishable' has retained its original meaning of not being able to be extinguished or put out, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that is enduring, persistent, or unstoppable.