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Webster 1913 Edition
Interminate
In-ter′mi-nate
,Adj.
[L.
interminatus
; in-
not + terminatus
, p. p. of terminate.] Endless;
as,
. interminate
sleepChapman.
In-ter′mi-nate
,Verb.
T.
[L.
interminatus
, p. p. of interminari
; inter
between + minari
to threaten.] To menace; to threaten.
[Obs.]
Bp. Hall.
Webster 1828 Edition
Interminate
INTERM'INATE
,Adj.
Unbounded; unlimited; endless; as interminate sleep.
INTERM'INATE
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
interminate
interminate
English
Adjective
interminate (comparative more interminate, superlative most interminate)
- Without end or limit; boundless; infinite.
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Synonyms
Translations
interminable — see interminable
Etymology 2
Latin interminatus, past participle of interminari.
Verb
interminate (third-person singular simple present interminates, present participle interminating, simple past and past participle interminated)