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

Definition of illimitable

:incapable of being limited or bounded :measureless

the illimitable reaches of space and time

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illimitability

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

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illimitableness

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illimitably

play \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-mə-tə-blē\ adverb

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Examples of illimitable in a Sentence

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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