adamant

adjective; noun

«adamant» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Adjective: refusing firmly to change your mind. tree →
Noun (old use, in fairy tales): a very hard stone, unbreakable like diamond. tree →

In the lessons

in the tales, the unbreakable stone used for chains; in everyday talk, someone who is firm and will not give way

Examples

She was adamant that she would not go. tree →
The chains were made of adamant. tree →
"No," said the king, adamant as ever. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

A very hard stone, harder than flint, which stands for firmness.

Interpretation. God makes the prophet Ezekiel's forehead hard, so tradition reads it as God giving the prophet strength to face a stubborn people.

Examples

As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead; fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.' (Prophets EZK.3.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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