Indestructible: meaning, definitions and examples

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indestructible

 

[ ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Not able to be destroyed or damaged.

Synonyms

impervious, invincible, unbreakable

Examples of usage

  • It is believed that diamonds are indestructible.
  • The fortress was built to be indestructible, with walls several feet thick.
  • The superhero's shield was indestructible, able to withstand any attack.

Translations

Translations of the word "indestructible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indestrutível

🇮🇳 अविनाशी

🇩🇪 unzerstörbar

🇮🇩 tak dapat dihancurkan

🇺🇦 незнищенний

🇵🇱 niezniszczalny

🇯🇵 破壊できない (はかいできない)

🇫🇷 indestructible

🇪🇸 indestructible

🇹🇷 yıkılmaz

🇰🇷 파괴할 수 없는 (파괴할 수 없는)

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتدمير

🇨🇿 nezničitelný

🇸🇰 nezničiteľný

🇨🇳 坚不可摧 (jiān bù kě cuī)

🇸🇮 neuničljiv

🇮🇸 ósigrandi

🇰🇿 бүлінбейтін

🇬🇪 დაუნდობელი

🇦🇿 məğlubedilməz

🇲🇽 indestructible

Etymology

The word 'indestructible' originated from the Latin word 'indestructibilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'destructibilis' (able to be destroyed). The concept of indestructibility has been a fascination for humans throughout history, leading to the creation of materials and objects believed to be indestructible. The word is commonly used in contexts related to strength, durability, and resilience.

See also: destroy, destroyer, destruction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,119, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.