Conquerable: meaning, definitions and examples
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conquerable
[ ˈkɒŋkərəbəl ]
in a battle
Capable of being conquered or overcome; vulnerable to defeat.
Synonyms
beatable, defeatable, overcomeable, vulnerable
Examples of usage
- Despite their overwhelming numbers, the army proved to be conquerable by the skilled warriors.
- The castle's defenses were thought to be impenetrable, but even they were conquerable with the right strategy.
in a competition
Able to be outperformed or surpassed; not invincible.
Synonyms
beatable, outperformable, overcomable, surpassable
Examples of usage
- The reigning champion seemed unbeatable, but even they were conquerable by the underdog.
- No record is truly conquerable, as athletes continue to push the boundaries of human potential.
Translations
Translations of the word "conquerable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conquistável
🇮🇳 विजेय
🇩🇪 eroberbar
🇮🇩 dapat ditaklukkan
🇺🇦 підкорюваний
🇵🇱 zdobywalny
🇯🇵 征服可能な (せいふくかのうな)
🇫🇷 conquérable
🇪🇸 conquistable
🇹🇷 fethedilebilir
🇰🇷 정복할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للفتح
🇨🇿 dobytelný
🇸🇰 dobytný
🇨🇳 可征服的 (kě zhēngfú de)
🇸🇮 osvojljiv
🇮🇸 sigurhæfur
🇰🇿 бағындырылатын
🇬🇪 დამორჩილებადი
🇦🇿 fəth edilə bilən
🇲🇽 conquistable
Word origin
The word 'conquerable' originates from the Old French word 'conquerre' and the Latin word 'conquīrere', meaning 'to acquire by effort'. The suffix '-able' was added to indicate the possibility of being conquered. The concept of conquerability has been prevalent throughout history, from military conquests to personal challenges, highlighting the human drive to overcome obstacles.
See also: conquer, conquering, conqueror, unconquerable.