exhaustible (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːstəbl/

Definition

Capable of being used up or depleted.

Examples

• Natural resources like oil and coal are exhaustible.

• Our patience with his constant excuses was finally exhaustible.

• The team's energy seemed exhaustible after the long game.

How to Use exhaustible

exhaustible by (prepositional phrase)

Capable of being used up by a specific agent or process. — "The water supply is exhaustible by overuse during dry seasons."

Synonyms of exhaustible

Words with a similar meaning to exhaustible:

• limited
• finite
• depletable

Antonyms of exhaustible

Words with the opposite meaning to exhaustible:

• inexhaustible
• unlimited
• infinite

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