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| 1. | [ adjective ] not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course; unsusceptible to persuasion | |
| Synonyms: | inexorable intransigent adamantine | |
| Examples: | "he is adamant in his refusal to change his mind" "Cynthia was inexorable she would have none of him"- W.Churchil |
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| Related terms: | inflexible | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem | |
| Synonyms: | diamond | |
| Related terms: | carbon transparent_gem carbonado | |
| Similar spelling: |
adamantly adamantine adynamia adman adamance admonitory admonition administer adynamic admonish adenoma |
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