indomitableness

  • 31indomitable — [in däm′i tə bəl] adj. [LL indomitabilis < L indomitus, untamed < in , not + domitus, pp. of domitare, to tame, intens. < domare, to TAME] not easily discouraged, defeated, or subdued; unyielding; unconquerable indomitability n.… …

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  • 32indomitable — adj. 1 that cannot be subdued; unyielding. 2 stubbornly persistent. Derivatives: indomitability n. indomitableness n. indomitably adv. Etymology: LL indomitabilis (as IN (1), L domitare tame) …

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  • 33spartanism — ˈspärtənˌizəm, pȧt noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized : the moral quality or traits ascribed to the ancient Spartans : austerity in mode of living or in self discipline : indomitableness or endurance especially under great stress; also :… …

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