Adamant: meaning, definitions and examples
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adamant
[ หadษmษnt ]
unyielding in opinion
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unshakable in belief or purpose.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was adamant that he would not change his decision.
- She remained adamant in her refusal to compromise.
hard substance
A legendary rock or mineral to which many attributes and powers were ascribed, often connected with diamond or lodestone.
Synonyms
hard substance, legendary rock.
Examples of usage
- The hero had to travel to the ends of the earth to find the adamant and fulfill his quest.
- Legends say that the adamant possessed magical properties.
Translations
Translations of the word "adamant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inflexรญvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช unbeugsam
๐ฎ๐ฉ tegas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพั ะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nieugiฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญๅบใใ
๐ซ๐ท inflexible
๐ช๐ธ inflexible
๐น๐ท kararlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จํธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ neoblomnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neoblomnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neomajen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณsveigjanlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแ แงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผasir
๐ฒ๐ฝ inflexible
Etymology
The word 'adamant' originated from the Greek word 'adamas', which means unconquerable or invincible. In ancient times, 'adamant' was believed to be an extremely hard substance, often associated with diamond or lodestone. It was considered unbreakable and unyielding, leading to its use in various mythologies and legends. Over time, 'adamant' has come to symbolize strength, determination, and firmness of belief.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,504, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17501 impairing
- 17502 reorganize
- 17503 slamming
- 17504 adamant
- 17505 coronal
- 17506 thermostat
- 17507 nourishing
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