inexhaustible

/,inig'zɔ:stəbl/

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Word: Inexhaustible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: The word "inexhaustible" describes something that cannot be completely used up or finished. It refers to a resource or supply that is endless or unlimited.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "inexhaustible" when talking about resources, energy, or supplies that seem to have no end.
• It is often used in a positive context, suggesting abundance or richness.

Examples:

1. "The library has an inexhaustible collection of books on every topic you can think of."
2. "Her enthusiasm for helping others seems inexhaustible; she never runs out of energy."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "inexhaustible" can describe qualities or attributes as well. For example: - "His inexhaustible curiosity about the world led him to travel to many different countries." - "The artist had an inexhaustible imagination, creating new works of art every day."

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: Inexhaustibility (the quality of being inexhaustible)
• Adverb Form: Inexhaustibly (in a manner that cannot be exhausted)

Different Meanings:

While "inexhaustible" primarily refers to resources or supplies, it can also describe qualities such as enthusiasm, patience, or creativity, indicating that these qualities are abundant and seemingly limitless.

Synonyms:

• Endless
• Unlimited
• Boundless
• Infinite
• Unfading

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that include "inexhaustible," but you can use it in phrases like:
  • "an inexhaustible source of inspiration"
  • "inexhaustible patience" (referring to someone who is very patient)

Summary:

"Inexhaustible" is a useful word to describe something that never runs out, whether it’s a supply, energy, or even qualities within people.

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Adjective

1. incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
   • an inexhaustible supply of coal
2. that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
   • an inexhaustible supply of coal

Synonyms

• unlimited