Vincible: meaning, definitions and examples
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vincible
[ ˈvɪnsəbl ]
not invincible
Vincible means capable of being overcome or defeated. It is often used to describe something that is not invincible and can be injured or destroyed. The term is derived from its Latin roots, signifying a state of vulnerability.
Synonyms
beatable, defeatable, overcome, vulnerable.
Examples of usage
- The team seemed vincible after their last defeat.
- In the face of adversity, even the strongest can feel vincible.
- His once vincible demeanor now exuded confidence.
- The vincible nature of the fortress was evident during the siege.
Translations
Translations of the word "vincible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vencível
🇮🇳 अजेय (ajey)
🇩🇪 unbesiegbar
🇮🇩 tak terkalahkan
🇺🇦 незламний
🇵🇱 niezwyciężony
🇯🇵 無敵の (muteki no)
🇫🇷 invincible
🇪🇸 invencible
🇹🇷 yenilmez
🇰🇷 무적의 (mujeog-ui)
🇸🇦 لا يُقهر (la yuqhar)
🇨🇿 nepřemožitelný
🇸🇰 neporaziteľný
🇨🇳 无敌的 (wúdí de)
🇸🇮 nepremagljiv
🇮🇸 óvinveitandi
🇰🇿 жеңілмейтін (jengilmeytin)
🇬🇪 უწყვეტელი (uțqveteli)
🇦🇿 müqavimətli
🇲🇽 invencible
Etymology
The word 'vincible' originates from the Latin word 'vincibilis', which is derived from 'vincere', meaning 'to conquer or overcome'. The term has been used in the English language since the late Middle Ages. As conceptions of power and defeat evolved, 'vincible' began to describe entities or subjects that could be defeated or harmed, distinguishing it from 'invincible', which pertains to those that cannot be overcome. The usage of 'vincible' has remained relatively niche, often appearing in literary or philosophical contexts where the themes of struggle and resilience are explored.