insatiability
|in-sa-ti-a-bil-i-ty|
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/ɪnˌseɪʃiəˈbɪləti/
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/ɪnˌseɪʃəˈbɪləti/
(insatiable)
never satisfied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insatiability' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insatiabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'satiabilis' meant 'able to be satisfied.'
Historical Evolution
'insatiabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'insaciable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'insatiable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be satisfied,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being impossible to satisfy.
His insatiability for knowledge drove him to read every book in the library.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 06:06
