Indissoluble: meaning, definitions and examples

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indissoluble

 

[ ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relationships

Unable to be destroyed or removed; lasting; permanent.

Synonyms

immutable, indestructible, permanent, unbreakable.

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Word Description / Examples
indissoluble

Used when referring to something that cannot be dissolved or broken apart, often in a figurative sense about relationships or legal agreements.

  • Their friendship formed an indissoluble bond that lasted a lifetime
indestructible

Refers to something that cannot be destroyed, often used in a more literal physical sense.

  • The superhero's shield is practically indestructible
immutable

Best used when describing something that is unchanging over time or unable to be changed, often in philosophical or scientific contexts.

  • The laws of physics are considered immutable
permanent

Commonly used to describe something lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change, often in everyday situations.

  • She decided to get a permanent tattoo
unbreakable

Most often used to describe something that cannot be broken, both in a literal and metaphorical sense.

  • The unbreakable glass made the windows much safer

Examples of usage

  • The bond between the two friends was indissoluble.
  • The marriage was based on the belief in the indissoluble nature of their love.
  • The treaty aimed to create an indissoluble union between the two nations.
  • The siblings shared an indissoluble connection that transcended time and distance.
  • Their friendship was indissoluble, despite the challenges they faced.

Translations

Translations of the word "indissoluble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indissolúvel

🇮🇳 अविनाशी

🇩🇪 unauflöslich

🇮🇩 tak terpisahkan

🇺🇦 нерозчинний

🇵🇱 nierozpuszczalny

🇯🇵 不溶性の

🇫🇷 indissoluble

🇪🇸 indisoluble

🇹🇷 çözülmez

🇰🇷 불가해한

🇸🇦 غير قابل للذوبان

🇨🇿 nerozpustný

🇸🇰 nerozpustný

🇨🇳 不可溶的

🇸🇮 neraztopljiv

🇮🇸 óleysanlegur

🇰🇿 ерімейтін

🇬🇪 გაუქმებელი

🇦🇿 həll olunmayan

🇲🇽 indisoluble

Etymology

The word 'indissoluble' originated from the Latin word 'indissolubilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'dissolubilis' (meaning 'able to be dissolved'). It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of indissolubility has been associated with various aspects of life, including relationships, contracts, and bonds. The idea of something being indissoluble implies a sense of permanence and durability.

See also: dissolubility, dissoluble, dissolute, dissolution, dissolvability, dissolvable, dissolvableness, dissolver, dissolving, undissolvable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,444, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.