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Definition of unextinguishable

unextinguishable

/ˌʌnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
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Adverb:unextinguishably
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unextinguishable Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Incapable of being put out, quenched, or suppressed (especially of fire, light, or a strong emotion or desire).

Example

"Even after decades of hardship, the scholar retained an unextinguishable curiosity about the natural world."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "unextinguishable" is a valid and long-established English form, "inextinguishable" (formed with the Latinate prefix "in-") is significantly more common in modern standard usage.

• Rhymes for unextinguishable

• Nearby Words

unexpressed
unexpressive
unexpressively
unextinguishable
unextinguished
unextraordinary
unfaded

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unextinguishable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unextinguishable
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