interminate Meaning & Definition
What Does Interminate Mean?
Interminate is an adjective that means Without end or limit; boundless, infinite, interminable. As a verb, it means To menace; to threaten.
Quick Facts About Interminate
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Comparative / superlative | more interminate, most interminate |
| Verb forms | interminates, interminating, interminated |
Interminate Definition (Adjective)
- Without end or limit; boundless, infinite, interminable.
Interminate as a Verb
- To menace; to threaten.
Synonyms of Interminate
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Interminate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Interminate
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Interminate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
interminate (comparative more interminate, superlative most interminate)
interminate (third-person singular simple present interminates, present participle interminating, simple past and past participle interminated)
Words That Rhyme With Interminate
Origin of Interminate
Origin 1: From in- + terminate.
Origin 2: From Latin intermināt-, passive perfect participial stem of interminor (“to threaten, menace”).
Interminate Pronunciation
You say interminate as //ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət//. It has 1 syllable.
Interminate: Your Questions Answered
Is interminate an adjective or a verb?
Interminate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the past tense of interminate?
The past tense of interminate is interminated. The present participle is interminating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of interminate?
The comparative form is more interminate and the superlative form is most interminate.