Imperishable: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperishable

 

[ ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality of being immortal

Not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring forever.

Synonyms

everlasting, immortal, indestructible

Examples of usage

  • His legacy is imperishable, living on for generations to come.
  • The bond between the two friends was imperishable, lasting a lifetime.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality of being unchanging

Remaining unchanged or unaltered over time.

Synonyms

immutable, unaltered, unchanging

Examples of usage

  • Her love for him was imperishable, never wavering despite the challenges.
  • The beauty of the landscape was imperishable, unaffected by the passage of time.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperishable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperecível

🇮🇳 अविनाशी

🇩🇪 unvergänglich

🇮🇩 tidak musnah

🇺🇦 незнищенний

🇵🇱 nieprzemijający

🇯🇵 不滅の (fumetsu no)

🇫🇷 impérissable

🇪🇸 imperecedero

🇹🇷 çürümez

🇰🇷 영원한 (yeongwonhan)

🇸🇦 غير قابل للفساد

🇨🇿 nepomíjející

🇸🇰 nepominuteľný

🇨🇳 不朽的 (bùxiǔ de)

🇸🇮 neuničljiv

🇮🇸 óforgengilegur

🇰🇿 тозбайтын

🇬🇪 უვნებელი

🇦🇿 çürüməz

🇲🇽 imperecedero

Etymology

The word 'imperishable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'perishable'. The concept of imperishability has been explored in various philosophical and religious contexts, symbolizing the eternal nature of certain things or beings. The idea of something being imperishable often evokes themes of immortality, permanence, and unchanging qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,714, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.