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- [in-di-struhk-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈstrʌk tə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈstrʌk.tɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-struhk-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈstrʌk tə bəl/
Definitions of indestructible word
- adjective indestructible not destructible; that cannot be destroyed. 1
- noun indestructible Not able to be destroyed. 1
- adjective indestructible impossible to destroy 1
- adjective indestructible unbreakable, secure 1
- adjective indestructible If something is indestructible, it is very strong and cannot be destroyed. 0
- adjective indestructible incapable of being destroyed; very durable 0
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Origin of indestructible
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word indēstrūctibilis, dating back to 1665-75. See in-3, destructible
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Parts of speech for Indestructible
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indestructible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indestructible
adj indestructible
- durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- perpetual — continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
- immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
- abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.
- deathless — immortal, esp because of greatness; everlasting
adjective indestructible
- everlasting — Lasting forever or for a very long time.
- eternal — Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
Antonyms for indestructible
adj indestructible
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- breakable — Breakable objects are easy to break by accident.
- perishable — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
- destructible — capable of being or liable to be destroyed
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