Definition of the word adamant

Pronunciation of vocabulary adamant

adamantadjective

kiên quyết

/ˈædəmənt//ˈædəmənt/

Origin of the word adamant

The word "adamant" has a rich etymology. It originates from the Latin "adamas," meaning "invincible" or "unconquerable," which in turn comes from the Greek adjective "adámas," meaning "unconquerable" or "untamed." In ancient Greek mythology, the name "Adamantios" (Άδαμαντίος) was given to a mythical material that was said to be resistant to fire and erosion, effectively making it indestructible. The term "adamant" was later adapted into Middle English as "adamant," retaining its original sense of "unyielding" or "unshaken." Today, the word is commonly used to describe something that is unshakeable, firm, or unyielding in its position or intention. For instance, "She was adamant that she would not compromise on her principles." The word has also taken on the connotation of being stubborn or unyielding, often in a humorous or whimsical sense.

Vocabulary summary adamant

typenoun

meaningdiscipline

meaning(poetry) the hard, the iron

examplea heart of adamant

meaning(archaic, archaic meaning) lodestone

typeadjective

meaninghard, solid as diamond

meaningiron and steel

examplea heart of adamant

Example of vocabulary adamantnamespace

  • The CEO was adamant that the company's decision was final and could not be changed.

    Tổng giám đốc điều hành khẳng định rằng quyết định của công ty là quyết định cuối cùng và không thể thay đổi.

  • Despite her husband's pleas, she remained adamant about moving across the country.

    Bất chấp lời cầu xin của chồng, bà vẫn kiên quyết chuyển đi nơi khác.

  • The athlete was adamant that he would break the world record in his next competition.

    Vận động viên này kiên quyết rằng anh sẽ phá kỷ lục thế giới trong cuộc thi tiếp theo.

  • The scientist was adamant that her research findings were accurate, even in light of new evidence.

    Nhà khoa học này khẳng định rằng kết quả nghiên cứu của bà là chính xác, ngay cả khi có bằng chứng mới.

  • The teacher was adamant that her students would master the material by the end of the semester.

    Cô giáo kiên quyết rằng học sinh của cô sẽ nắm vững nội dung bài học vào cuối học kỳ.

  • The politician was adamant that the bill would pass, no matter what opposition he faced.

    Chính trị gia này kiên quyết rằng dự luật sẽ được thông qua, bất kể ông phải đối mặt với sự phản đối nào.

  • The musician was adamant that his performance was flawless, despite some minor errors.

    Nhạc sĩ khẳng định rằng màn trình diễn của mình hoàn hảo, mặc dù có một số lỗi nhỏ.

  • The chef was adamant that the dish was perfectly seasoned, even when others disagreed.

    Đầu bếp vẫn khăng khăng rằng món ăn được nêm nếm hoàn hảo, ngay cả khi nhiều người khác không đồng ý.

  • The designer was adamant that the new clothing line would be a hit, regardless of initial reviews.

    Nhà thiết kế kiên quyết rằng dòng quần áo mới sẽ gây sốt, bất chấp những đánh giá ban đầu.

  • The student was adamant that she understood the concept, despite struggling to answer questions in class.

    Nữ sinh này kiên quyết cho rằng mình hiểu khái niệm này mặc dù gặp khó khăn khi trả lời các câu hỏi trên lớp.

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