interminable
/ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn.ə.bəl/
Group 34Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Endless; tediously long GRE
Example in Context
The interminable delays in the approval process frustrated developers who had been waiting more than two years for final clearance to begin construction.
Etymology
Something that feels like it has NO limits or end.
- inter- (Latin) — between
- terminare (Latin) — to limit
Memory Aid
🌀Sounds like “internal able”
You feel INTERNAL ABLE to keep listening to a story that’s INTERMINABLY long!
Visual Association
⏳A person sitting in a never-ending lecture while the clock spins wildly, showing time dragging on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “interminable” mean on the GRE?
interminable (adjective) means “Endless; tediously long”. The interminable delays in the approval process frustrated developers who had been waiting more than two years for final clearance to begin construction.
How to remember “interminable” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “interminable” sounds like “internal able”. You feel INTERNAL ABLE to keep listening to a story that’s INTERMINABLY long!