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imperishable

im·per·ish·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-per-i-shuh-buh l]
    • /ɪmˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl/
    • /ɪmˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-per-i-shuh-buh l]
    • /ɪmˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl/

Definitions of imperishable word

  • adjective imperishable not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring. 1
  • noun imperishable Enduring forever. 1
  • adjective imperishable that will not decay 1
  • adjective imperishable Something that is imperishable cannot disappear or be destroyed. 0
  • adjective imperishable not subject to decay or deterioration 0
  • adjective imperishable not likely to be forgotten 0
See all 7 definitions of imperishable

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Origin of imperishable

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; im-2 + perishable

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Parts of speech for Imperishable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Imperishable

imperishable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imperishable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for imperishable

adj imperishable

  • forever — without ever ending; eternally: to last forever.
  • immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
  • permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
  • perpetual — continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.

adjective imperishable

  • enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
  • eternal — Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
  • everlasting — Lasting forever or for a very long time.
  • inextinguishable — not extinguishable: an inextinguishable fire.
  • indestructible — not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.
All 9 Synonyms of imperishable

Antonyms for imperishable

adj imperishable

  • perishable — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.

adjective imperishable

  • transient — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
All 2 Antonyms of imperishable

Top questions with imperishable

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Related words

  • perdurable

    very durable; permanent; imperishable.

  • perennial

    lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring: her perennial beauty.
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