Undiminished: meaning, definitions and examples
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undiminished
[ ʌndɪˈmɪnɪʃt ]
state unchanged
Undiminished means not reduced, decreased, or diminished in any way. It suggests that something remains intact or at full strength, intensity, or quality.
Synonyms
intact, unchanged, unimpaired, unreduced.
Examples of usage
- Her enthusiasm for the project remained undiminished despite the challenges.
- The beauty of the landscape seemed undiminished by the passage of time.
- His desire to succeed was undiminished after numerous setbacks.
Translations
Translations of the word "undiminished" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inalterado
🇮🇳 अविकृत
🇩🇪 unverändert
🇮🇩 tak berkurang
🇺🇦 незменшений
🇵🇱 niezmniejszony
🇯🇵 減少していない
🇫🇷 inchangé
🇪🇸 inalterado
🇹🇷 azalmamış
🇰🇷 변하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير متناقص
🇨🇿 nezmenšený
🇸🇰 nezmenšený
🇨🇳 未减弱的
🇸🇮 nerezan
🇮🇸 óbreytt
🇰🇿 азаймаған
🇬🇪 არამინიჭებული
🇦🇿 azalmamış
🇲🇽 inalterado
Etymology
The word 'undiminished' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning not, and the past participle 'diminished', which comes from the Latin verb 'diminuere', meaning to lessen or reduce. The term has been in use in the English language since the 16th century as people sought to express the idea of something that remains whole or unaffected by external factors. It has been commonly used in literary contexts to describe emotions, qualities, or states that do not diminish over time, emphasizing the persistence of certain attributes even in the face of adversity or change. The evolution of 'undiminished' reflects the broader human experience of resilience and the importance placed on maintaining strength and integrity.