insurmountable

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to be surmounted, overcome, or dealt with; too great or difficult to be coped with.

  - "The insurmountable task faced by the mountaineers."
  - "The insurmountable sadness after losing a loved one."
  - "The insurmountable debt caused by excessive spending."

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Antonyms

surmountable

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Rhymes

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unsurmountable , mountable , controllable , unbearable

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Variants

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insurmountable , insurmountably

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'insurmountabilis', meaning 'unable to be surmounted'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insurmountable' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is an example of something that is insurmountable for many people.

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Related Concepts

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1. challenge: A task or situation that tests someone's abilities, especially when it is difficult.

2. obstacle: A thing that prevents or hinders progress.

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Culture

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In literature, 'insurmountable' is often used to describe challenges or obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It can also be used figuratively to describe emotions that are too strong to be dealt with. In art, the concept of the 'insurmountable' can be represented through images of mountains or other seemingly impossible challenges.

How to Memorize "insurmountable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain that is too high to climb. This is what 'insurmountable' means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insurmountable' with the idea of something being too difficult or impossible to overcome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impossible to climb, insurmountable' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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