Definition

Continuing at the same level of intensity or strength without any reduction.

Example

The storm raged on with unabated fury, causing widespread damage.

Conversation

Did you notice how the rain kept falling with unabated intensity last night?

Yeah, it was crazy! I thought it would let up eventually.

I know, right? It felt like it was going to go on forever.

Absolutely! I love the sound of it, though, even if it was unabated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unabated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "abate" (from Old French *abattre*, meaning to reduce or lessen). The word "unabated" means not reduced in intensity or strength.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') reducing or lessening something ('abate') — that's why unabated means something that remains strong or unchanged.

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