unbroken
unbroken
Definition
un·bro·ken (-brō′kən)
adjective
not broken; specif.,
- whole; intact
- not tamed or subdued
- continuous; uninterrupted
- not disordered or disorganized
- not plowed or spaded
- not surpassed an unbroken record
- unbrotherly
- unbruised
- unbrushed
unbroken
Synonyms
unbroken
modif.
Whole
entire, intact, unimpaired; see whole 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.
