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- [in-di-fek-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈfɛk tə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.dɪ.ˈfek.təbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-fek-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈfɛk tə bəl/
Definitions of indefectible word
- adjective indefectible not defectible; not liable to defect or failure. 1
- adjective indefectible not liable to fault or imperfection; faultless. 1
- noun indefectible Not liable to fail, end, or decay. 1
- adjective indefectible not subject to decay or failure 0
- adjective indefectible flawless 0
- adjective indefectible not likely to fail, decay, become imperfect, etc. 0
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Origin of indefectible
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; in-3 + defectible
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Parts of speech for Indefectible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indefectible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
indefectible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indefectible
adj indefectible
- optimal — Best or most favorable; optimum.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- quintessential — of the pure and essential essence of something: the quintessential Jewish delicatessen.
- classical — You use classical to describe something that is traditional in form, style, or content.
- classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
adjective indefectible
- perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
- exemplary — Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
- superlative — of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme: superlative wisdom.
- excelling — Present participle of excel.
Antonyms for indefectible
adj indefectible
- imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
- incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- problematic — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- pragmatic — of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
- uncharacteristic — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
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