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- [ad-uh-muh nt, -mant]
- /ˈæd ə mənt, -ˌmænt/
- /ˈæd.ə.mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-uh-muh nt, -mant]
- /ˈæd ə mənt, -ˌmænt/
Definitions of adamant word
- adjective adamant If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it. 3
- adjective adamant unshakable in purpose, determination, or opinion; unyielding 3
- noun adamant any extremely hard or apparently unbreakable substance 3
- noun adamant a legendary stone said to be impenetrable, often identified with the diamond or loadstone 3
- noun adamant in ancient times, a hard stone or substance that was supposedly unbreakable 3
- noun adamant unbreakable hardness 3
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Origin of adamant
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English < Old French adamaunt < Latin adamant- (stem of adamas) hard metal (perhaps steel), diamond < Greek, equivalent to a- a-6 + -damant- verbal adjective of damân to tame, conquer; replacing Old English athamans (< Medieval Latin) and Middle English aymont < Middle French aimant < Vulgar Latin *adimant- < Latin
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Parts of speech for Adamant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adamant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adamant
adj adamant
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- intransigent — refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible.
adjective adamant
- obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- unwavering — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- steadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- resistant — resisting.
Antonyms for adamant
adj adamant
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- movable — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
adjective adamant
- amenable — If you are amenable to something, you are willing to do it or accept it.
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