About "adamant"
How to Split "adamant" into Syllables
The word adamant is divided into 3 syllables: a·da·mant. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- da — 2nd syllable
- mant — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of adamant:
- IPA: /ˈæd.ə.mənt/
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📖 Definitions
- adamant (comparative more adamant, superlative most adamant)
- An imaginary rock or mineral of impenetrable hardness; a name given to the diamond and other substances of extreme hardness.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English adamant, adamaunt, from Latin adamantem, accusative singular form of adamās (“hard as steel”), from Ancient Greek ἀδάμας (adámas, “invincible”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + δαμάζω (damázō, “I tame”) or of Semitic origin. Doublet of diamond. Learned borrowing from Latin adamantem, accusative of adamās, from Ancient Greek ἀδάμας (adámas). Doublet of dyamaunt and adamas. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discus...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare adamant with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| adamant | 3 | a·da·mant |
| admit | 2 | ad-mit |
| autoimmunity | 5 | au-toim-mu-ni-ty |
| attend | 2 | at-tend |
| attenuate | 4 | at-te-nua-te |
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