Undiminished: meaning, definitions and examples

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undiminished

 

[ ʌndɪˈmɪnɪʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,854, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.