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Definition of interminably

interminably

/ɪnˈtɝː.mɪ.nə.bli/
in · ter · mi · na · bly
Adjective:interminable
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• adverb

1

In a way that continues or seems to continue without end, often to the point of being tiresome or frustrating.

Example

"The committee meeting dragged on interminably without reaching a final decision."

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• Rhymes for interminably

• Nearby Words

interment
intermesh
interminable
interminably
intermingle
intermission
intermittency

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective interminable plus the adverbial suffix -ly; interminable derives from Late Latin interminabilis ('endless'), from in- ('not') and terminare ('to end or limit').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interminably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interminably
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