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unbroken Definition

un·bro·ken (-brōkən)

adjective

not broken; specif.,

  1. whole; intact
  2. not tamed or subdued
  3. continuous; uninterrupted
  4. not disordered or disorganized
  5. not plowed or spaded
  6. not surpassed an unbroken record

  • unbrotherly
  • unbruised
  • unbrushed
unbroken Synonyms

unbroken

modif.

  1. Whole

    entire, intact, unimpaired; see whole 2.

  2. Continuous

    uninterrupted, continuous, even; see regular 3, smooth 1, 2.

unbroken Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • virtually: Wells Cathedral has maintained a choral tradition virtually unbroken for over 800 years.
  • almost: The photographic pose is held, almost unbroken, for the seventy minutes of the show.
  • nearly: Its central part forms a nearly unbroken plain with a depth rarely exceeding 40m.
  • still: The prestige of the European Powers was still unbroken.
  • practically: From that year practically unbroken records have been maintained.
  • absolutely: It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.

Modifies a noun

  • knotwork: The unmistakable unbroken knotwork symbolizing eternal life typifies the ancient Celtic artists and craftsmanship that dates back well over 2000 years.
  • sunshine: The May Day Holiday weather was excellent with almost unbroken sunshine, giving clear views of the spectacular scenery along the West Highland Railroad.
  • succession: The Pope's link to Peter is traced back through the laying on of hands in unbroken succession for 2000 years.
  • continuity: The years are years of unbroken continuity of outward blessings.
  • chain: Regard for the employe's personality must be carried down in an unbroken chain through all the ranks.
  • tradition: Tamil has an unbroken literary tradition dating back to the third century BC.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: In many cases such repeats remain unbroken for tens to hundreds of residues.
  • stretch: These often stretched almost unbroken from one village to the next.
  • continue: And the web of life's colors needs each single thread For the dance to continue unbroken.
  • run: This is the great sand sea which runs unbroken for 500 miles from NE to SW.
  • leave: Only one rib was left unbroken following the vicious attack.
  • appear: On all other sides the circuit of the garden wall appeared unbroken.