unsurmountable

Meanings

• adjective

  Impossible to overcome or conquer.

  - "The unsurmountable obstacle prevented them from reaching their goal."
  - "The unsurmountable debt caused great financial hardship."

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Rhymes

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unwoundable , unsoundable , uncontrollable

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Variants

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unsurpassable , unsurpassably

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Etymology

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From Old French desmounter, dismount, from des- dis- + monter to mount.

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Trivia

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

2. In mathematics, an unsurmountable problem is one that cannot be solved using the available methods or techniques.

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Related Concepts

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1. insurmountable: Refers to something that cannot be overcome, surpassed, or defeated.

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

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Culture

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In literature, 'unsurmountable' is often used to describe insurmountable challenges or obstacles that characters must face and overcome. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' the protagonist faces an unsurmountable fear that threatens to consume him.

How to Memorize "unsurmountable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain that is too high to climb or a wall that is too tall to surmount. This can help you remember the meaning of 'unsurmountable'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unsurmountable' with the idea of something that is impossible to overcome or conquer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unsurmountable: Unable to Surmount Any Obstacle' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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