Invincibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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invincibility

 

[ ɪnˌvɪnsəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being invincible

The quality or state of being invulnerable to defeat, harm, or destruction. Invincibility is often associated with superheroes in movies and comic books.

Synonyms

indestructibility, invulnerability, unbeatability.

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Word Description / Examples
invincibility

Describes someone or something that cannot be defeated, commonly used in contexts of sports, competition, or heroic feats.

  • The team's invincibility was proven after winning the championship undefeated
  • The hero's invincibility made him a symbol of hope
unbeatability

Describes the state of being unable to be beaten in competitions or contests, often used in sports and gaming.

  • Her unbeatability in chess has been proven time and again
  • The team's unbeatability is a result of their rigorous training
invulnerability

Usually implies protection against harm or damage, often applied to people or entities in a more broad context, including emotional resilience.

  • His emotional invulnerability helped him cope with the hardships of life
  • The fortress's invulnerability made it an impregnable stronghold
indestructibility

Refers to something that cannot be destroyed; often used in scientific or technical contexts, or when discussing physical objects.

  • The indestructibility of the material makes it ideal for building strong structures
  • The superhero's indestructibility protected him from all attacks

Examples of usage

  • His invincibility on the battlefield made him a legendary warrior.
  • The superhero's invincibility allowed him to save the city from destruction.

Translations

Translations of the word "invincibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invencibilidade

🇮🇳 अजेयता

🇩🇪 Unbesiegbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidak terkalahkan

🇺🇦 невразливість

🇵🇱 niezwyciężoność

🇯🇵 無敵

🇫🇷 invincibilité

🇪🇸 invencibilidad

🇹🇷 yenilmezlik

🇰🇷 무적

🇸🇦 لا تقهر

🇨🇿 neporazitelnost

🇸🇰 neporaziteľnosť

🇨🇳 无敌

🇸🇮 nepremagljivost

🇮🇸 ósigrandi

🇰🇿 жеңілмейтіндік

🇬🇪 დაუმარცხებლობა

🇦🇿 məğlubedilməzlik

🇲🇽 invencibilidad

Etymology

The word 'invincibility' originated from the Latin word 'invincibilis', which means 'unconquerable'. The concept of invincibility has been explored in various mythologies, folklore, and literature throughout history. It is often associated with heroes, gods, and legendary figures who possess supernatural powers or abilities that make them immune to harm or defeat. The theme of invincibility continues to be a popular motif in modern culture, especially in the realm of superhero fiction.