Illimitable: meaning, definitions and examples
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illimitable
[ ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl ]
extent, capacity
Illimitable refers to something that has no limits or boundaries. It signifies an infinite amount or degree, often used in philosophical or literary contexts to describe concepts that are beyond measure.
Synonyms
boundless, endless, infinite, unlimited.
Examples of usage
- Her illimitable imagination knew no bounds.
- They spoke of illimitable possibilities for the future.
- The ocean seemed to stretch into an illimitable horizon.
Translations
Translations of the word "illimitable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilimitado
🇮🇳 असीमित
🇩🇪 unermesslich
🇮🇩 tak terbatas
🇺🇦 безмежний
🇵🇱 nieograniczony
🇯🇵 無限の
🇫🇷 illimité
🇪🇸 ilimitado
🇹🇷 sınırsız
🇰🇷 무한한
🇸🇦 غير محدود
🇨🇿 neomezený
🇸🇰 neobmedzený
🇨🇳 无限的
🇸🇮 neomejen
🇮🇸 óendanlegt
🇰🇿 шекарасыз
🇬🇪 უსასრულო
🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətsiz
🇲🇽 ilimitado
Etymology
The word 'illimitable' comes from Latin 'illimitabilis', which means 'not limited', derived from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'limitabilis', from 'limitare' meaning 'to limit'. The English usage of 'illimitable' began in the early 17th century. It often appeared in philosophical and poetic contexts, reinforcing ideas of the infinite and the unbounded. Over time, it has kept its somewhat formal tone and is frequently found in literature and discussions where profound themes are explored. The term is used to express the vastness of concepts like time, space, or human potential, capturing the imagination of writers and thinkers throughout history.