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inexpugnable

in·ex·pug·na·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ik-spuhg-nuh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn ɪkˈspʌg nə bəl/
    • /ˌɪ.nɪks.ˈpʌɡ.nəbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ik-spuhg-nuh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn ɪkˈspʌg nə bəl/

Definitions of inexpugnable word

  • adjective inexpugnable incapable of being taken by force; impregnable; unconquerable. 1
  • adjective inexpugnable that cannot be defeated by force; unconquerable; unyielding 0
  • adjective inexpugnable Impossible to eliminate or destroy; impregnable. 0
See all 3 definitions of inexpugnable

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Origin of inexpugnable

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin inexpugnābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + expugnābilis (expugnā(re) to take by storm (ex- ex-1 + pugnāre to fight) + -bilis -ble)

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Parts of speech for Inexpugnable

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

inexpugnable 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.

inexpugnable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inexpugnable

adj inexpugnable

  • impregnable — susceptible to impregnation, as an egg.
  • indomitable — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
  • innate — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
  • insuperable — incapable of being passed over, overcome, or surmounted: an insuperable barrier.
  • intractable — not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
All 14 Synonyms of inexpugnable

Antonyms for inexpugnable

adj inexpugnable

  • conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
Just one Antonym for inexpugnable

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