unstemmable

English

adj
Definitions
  • That cannot be stemmed; being an unstoppable flood.

Etymology

Compound from English un- (not, contrary, reverse, negative, lack of, lack absence of, undo) + English stem (stalk of a plant)+ English -able (capable of).

Origin

English

-able

Gloss

capable of

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