inextinguishable

[ in-ik-sting-gwi-shuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not extinguishable:

   an inextinguishable fire.

inextinguishable

/ ˌɪnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be extinguished, quenched, or put to an end

Derived Forms

• ˌinexˈtinguishably, adverb
• ˌinexˈtinguishableness, noun

Other Words From

• inex·tinguish·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inextinguishable¹

First recorded in 1500–10; in- ³ + extinguishable ( def )

Example Sentences

“To blind hatred, we will always oppose the inextinguishable thirst for teaching. The thirst for knowledge. The thirst for living free,” he added.

From Seattle Times

"We will always counter blind hatred with the inextinguishable thirst to teach. The thirst to learn. The thirst to live freely".

From Reuters

But Baby is adamant that Atlanta will always be a part of him, his roots there inseverable and his essence inextinguishable.

From New York Times

Even at Mamie’s most shattered, an inextinguishable ember of courage and purpose seems to smolder at the core of the character.

From Washington Post

Two relentless brawlers with iron chins and inextinguishable wills created a classic rivalry.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• durable
• immortal
• perpetual