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Definition of “unbroken

unbroken (ʌnˈbrəʊkənPronunciation for unbroken

Definitions

adjective

  1. complete or whole
  2. continuous or incessant
  3. undaunted in spirit
  4. (of animals, esp horses) not tamed; wild
  5. not disturbed or upset  ⇒ the unbroken silence of the afternoon 
  6. (of a record, esp at sport) not improved upon
  7. (of a contract, law, etc) not broken or infringed

Alternative Forms

unˈbrokenly adverb unˈbrokenness noun

Usage examples

  • The hygiene strip of clear tape was still sealed and unbroken , the diaphragm inside untouched and virginal.
    Toni Lee, BARE: Lust, Lies and Hot Wax (2001)
  • His patients receive up to $1100 over a 12-week period in return for an unbroken supply of weekly cocaine-free urine samples.
    New Scientist (1999)
  • As such he was part of the succession of Labor governments which held office in Tasmania for an unbroken 35 years, an Australian record.
    The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
  • Apart from a brief spell in Japan in 1997, Rexach's service to the club has been unbroken.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • They have learned the power of silence, of the kept word and unbroken promises.
    Marian Green, A WITCH ALONE (2002)

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