Unquenchability: meaning, definitions and examples

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unquenchability

 

[ ʌnˌkwɛnʧəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability to not be quenched

The unquenchability of a fire refers to its relentless and unstoppable nature, refusing to be extinguished despite all efforts.

Synonyms

relentlessness, resistance to extinguishment, unstoppability.

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Word Description / Examples
unquenchability

Describes something that cannot be satisfied or subdued, often used for emotions or desires.

  • His unquenchability for knowledge drove him to read books every night.
  • She had an unquenchable thirst for adventure.
relentlessness

Describes a persistent and determined attitude or effort that doesn't stop, often associated with pursuing a goal.

  • Her relentlessness in pursuing her career led her to great success.
  • The team's relentlessness on the field earned them the championship.
unstoppability

Indicates the quality of being impossible to halt or restrain, usually used in a positive sense for powerful actions or movements.

  • The team's unstoppability was evident in their undefeated season.
  • Her unstoppability in the face of challenges inspired everyone around her.
resistance to extinguishment

Describes something that refuses to be put out or ended, often used for fires or strong efforts.

  • The resistance to extinguishment of the forest fire was evident as it kept spreading.
  • The protesters' resistance to extinguishment kept their cause alive.

Examples of usage

  • The unquenchability of his thirst was evident as he drank glass after glass of water.
  • Her unquenchability for knowledge led her to pursue multiple degrees in various fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "unquenchability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inextinguibilidade

🇮🇳 अतृप्तता

🇩🇪 Unstillbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketakjenuhan

🇺🇦 невгамовність

🇵🇱 nieugaszalność

🇯🇵 消せないこと

🇫🇷 inextinguibilité

🇪🇸 inextinguibilidad

🇹🇷 söndürülemezlik

🇰🇷 꺼지지 않는 상태

🇸🇦 عدم القدرة على الإطفاء

🇨🇿 neuhasitelnost

🇸🇰 neuhasiteľnosť

🇨🇳 难以扑灭性

🇸🇮 neugasljivost

🇮🇸 óslökkvandi

🇰🇿 сөнбейтіндік

🇬🇪 აჩრდილობა

🇦🇿 söndürüle bilməzlik

🇲🇽 inextinguibilidad

Etymology

The word 'unquenchability' is derived from the verb 'quench', which comes from Old English 'cwencan' meaning to extinguish or put out. The prefix 'un-' adds the meaning of not or opposite, creating the concept of not being able to be quenched. The term is often used in contexts related to fire, thirst, or desires that cannot be easily satisfied.

See also: quenching, unquenchable.