adjectiveadverb

unvermindert

undiminished

Definition & meaning

The word "unvermindert" describes a state or action that continues at its original strength, intensity, or level without any reduction or decrease. It is typically used to indicate that something—such as a storm, a feeling, or a physical force—has not lost its power over time.

In a literal sense, it translates to "undiminished" or "unabated." For example, if a heavy rain continues "unvermindert," it means the intensity of the rain is just as high as it was when it started.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammatically, "unvermindert" functions as both an adjective and an adverb.

The word is constructed from several parts:

The negation prefix un-, which means "not."
The past participle vermindert , which comes from the verb vermindern (to reduce or decrease).
The root of the verb is minder , meaning "less."

When used as an adjective, it must be declined to match the noun it modifies (e.g., mit unverminderter Kraft – with undiminished strength). When used as an adverb, it remains undeclined (e.g., Der Lärm geht unvermindert weiter – The noise continues unabated).