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adjective il·lim·it·able \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-mə-tə-bəl\

Definition of illimitable

  1. :  incapable of being limited or bounded :  measureless the illimitable reaches of space and time

illimitability

play \(ˌ)i(l)-ˌli-mə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

illimitableness

play \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-mə-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

illimitably

play \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-mə-tə-blē\ adverb

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  1. the illimitable expanse of the universe

First Known Use of illimitable

1596

illimitable Synonyms

Synonyms
bottomless, boundless, endless, fathomless, horizonless, infinite, immeasurable, immensurable, indefinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, unfathomable, unlimited
Antonyms
bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted
Related Words
abysmal; countless, incalculable, incomputable, inestimable, innumerable, unmeasured; exhaustless, inexhaustible; extensive, far-flung, immense, vast
Near Antonyms
fathomable, measurable; depthless, shallow, superficial

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