Indelible: meaning, definitions and examples
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indelible
[ ɪnˈdɛlɪb(ə)l ]
memory
Not able to be forgotten or removed; permanent.
Synonyms
inescapable, lasting, permanent, unforgettable
Examples of usage
- The indelible memory of her first kiss.
- The indelible impact of the tragedy on the community.
- The indelible mark left by his presence.
mark
Making marks that cannot be removed.
Synonyms
irremovable, lasting, permanent, unerasable
Examples of usage
- The indelible ink on the document.
- The indelible stain on the carpet.
Translations
Translations of the word "indelible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indelével
🇮🇳 अमिट
🇩🇪 unauslöschlich
🇮🇩 tak terhapuskan
🇺🇦 нестертий
🇵🇱 niezatarte
🇯🇵 消えない (kienai)
🇫🇷 indélébile
🇪🇸 indeleble
🇹🇷 silinmez
🇰🇷 지울 수 없는 (jiul su eomneun)
🇸🇦 لا يمحى (la yamḥā)
🇨🇿 nevymazatelný
🇸🇰 nezmazateľný
🇨🇳 不可磨灭的 (bù kě má miè de)
🇸🇮 neizbrisen
🇮🇸 óafmáanlegur
🇰🇿 өшпес
🇬🇪 უდავებელი (udavebeli)
🇦🇿 silməz
🇲🇽 indeleble
Word origin
The word 'indelible' originated from the Latin word 'indelibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'delebilis' (able to be destroyed). The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that cannot be forgotten or removed, leaving a lasting impression or mark.