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Definition of unmitigable

: not mitigable stern and unmitigable accusations— Sir Walter Scott

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First Known Use of unmitigable

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for unmitigable

un- entry 1 + mitigate + -able

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The first known use of unmitigable was circa 1616

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“Unmitigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmitigable. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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