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- [in-i-fey-suh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfeɪ sə bəl/
- /ˌɪ.nɪ.ˈfeɪ.səbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-i-fey-suh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfeɪ sə bəl/
Definitions of ineffaceable word
- adjective ineffaceable not effaceable or eradicable; indelible: an ineffaceable impression. 1
- noun ineffaceable Unable to be erased or forgotten. 1
- adjective ineffaceable incapable of being effaced; indelible 0
- adjective ineffaceable that cannot be effaced; impossible to wipe out or erase; indelible 0
- adjective ineffaceable Incapable of being effaced. 0
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Origin of ineffaceable
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; in-3 + effaceable
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Parts of speech for Ineffaceable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ineffaceable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
ineffaceable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineffaceable
adj ineffaceable
- 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 ineffaceable
- indestructible — not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
Antonyms for ineffaceable
adj ineffaceable
- 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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