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Impregnable: meaning, definitions and examples

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impregnable

 

[ ɪmˈprɛɡnəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

castle defense

Unable to be captured or entered by force; secure against attack.

Synonyms

invincible, unassailable, unconquerable

Examples of usage

  • The impregnable fortress stood strong against the enemy's siege.
  • Despite numerous attempts, the impregnable walls of the castle could not be breached.
Context #2 | Adjective

argument

Unable to be overcome or refuted; strong and convincing.

Synonyms

unassailable, unbeatable, unshakeable

Examples of usage

  • Her impregnable logic left no room for doubt.
  • His impregnable defense of the theory silenced all opposition.

Translations

Translations of the word "impregnable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impenetrável

🇮🇳 अभेद्य

🇩🇪 uneinnehmbar

🇮🇩 tak tertembus

🇺🇦 неприступний

🇵🇱 niezdobyty

🇯🇵 難攻不落

🇫🇷 imprenable

🇪🇸 impenetrable

🇹🇷 ele geçirilemez

🇰🇷 난공불락

🇸🇦 لا يُقهر

🇨🇿 nepřístupný

🇸🇰 nedobytný

🇨🇳 坚不可摧

🇸🇮 nepremagljiv

🇮🇸 ósigrandi

🇰🇿 алынбайтын

🇬🇪 დაუძლეველი

🇦🇿 alınmaz

🇲🇽 impenetrable

Etymology

The word 'impregnable' originated from the Latin word 'impregnabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'pregnabilis' meaning 'able to be taken by storm'. The term was first used in the 15th century to describe fortifications that were impossible to capture. Over time, it evolved to also refer to arguments or positions that were unassailable or unconquerable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,438, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.