unrelenting
|un-re-lent-ing|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
unyielding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrelenting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'relent,' which comes from Latin 'relentare,' meaning 'to soften or melt.'
Historical Evolution
'relent' changed from the Latin word 'relentare' and eventually became the modern English word 'relent.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unrelenting.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'relent' meant 'to soften or melt,' but over time, 'unrelenting' evolved to mean 'not yielding in strength or determination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
The unrelenting storm battered the coast for days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41