Indefatigability
Noun
Definition: The quality or state of being tireless or unable to be exhausted.
Synonyms: Tirelessness, Inexhaustibility, Stamina
Antonyms: Fatigue, Weariness
- Her indefatigability allowed her to work long hours without getting tired.
- His indefatigability in pursuing his goals is admirable.
- "Indefatigability" sounds like "in-defatigue-ability," meaning the ability to not be afflicted by fatigue.
Etymology:
The word "indefatigability" comes from the Latin word "indefatigabilis," which itself is derived from the combination of the prefix "in-" (not) and the word "defatigabilis" (able to be tired).
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the mid-17th century, derived from Latin and its usage has remained consistent.
Related Idioms:
"Inexhaustible energy"
Explanation:This phrase refers to boundless, limitless, or unending energy similar to the quality of indefatigability.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "indefatigability" with "invincibility."
Explanation:"Indefatigability" pertains to tirelessness or the inability to be exhausted, while "invincibility" relates to being unconquerable or unbeatable. These terms may overlap contextually, but their meanings are distinct.