unstanchable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English un- English stanch Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English unstanchable From un- + stanch + -able.
Meanings
- Incapable of being stopped or brought to a close; unstoppable.
- Insatiable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| unstaunchable | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most unstanchable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more unstanchable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |