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- [in-del-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈdɛl ə bəl/
- /ɪnˈdel.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-del-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈdɛl ə bəl/
Definitions of indelible word
- adjective indelible making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like: indelible ink. 1
- adjective indelible that cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like: the indelible memories of war; the indelible influence of a great teacher. 1
- noun indelible (of ink or a pen) Making marks that cannot be removed. 1
- adjective indelible impossible to erase 1
- adjective indelible permanent 1
- adjective indelible If you say that something leaves an indelible impression, you mean that it is very unlikely to be forgotten. 0
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Origin of indelible
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Medieval Latin indēlibilis; replacing indeleble < Latin indēlēbilis indestructible. See in-3, dele, -ble
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Parts of speech for Indelible
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preposition
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indelible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indelible
adj indelible
- memorable — worth remembering; notable: a memorable speech.
- lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
- stirring — rousing, exciting, or thrilling: a stirring speech.
- unforgettable — impossible to forget; indelibly impressed on the memory: scenes of unforgettable beauty.
- ingrained — ingrained; firmly fixed.
adjective indelible
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- indestructible — not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
Antonyms for indelible
adj indelible
- impermanent — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
- destructible — capable of being or liable to be destroyed
- non-erasable — to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
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