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- [in-vuhl-ner-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈvʌl nər ə bəl/
- /ɪnˈvʌl.nər.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vuhl-ner-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈvʌl nər ə bəl/
Definitions of invulnerable word
- adjective invulnerable incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged. 1
- adjective invulnerable proof against or immune to attack: A strong navy made Great Britain invulnerable. 1
- adjective invulnerable not open to denial or disproof: an invulnerable argument. 1
- noun invulnerable Impossible to harm or damage. 1
- abbreviation INVULNERABLE immune 1
- adjective invulnerable If someone or something is invulnerable, they cannot be harmed or damaged. 0
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Origin of invulnerable
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
From the Latin word invulnerābilis, dating back to 1585-95. See in-3, vulnerable
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Parts of speech for Invulnerable
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invulnerable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj invulnerable
- impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
- indestructible — not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.
- unbeatable — incapable of being beaten; impossible to defeat: an unbeatable football team.
- impregnable — susceptible to impregnation, as an egg.
- untouchable — that may not be touched; of a nature such that it cannot be touched; not palpable; intangible.
adjective invulnerable
- invincible — incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
- unassailable — not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.
- safe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- unconquerable — to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land.
- indomitable — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
Antonyms for invulnerable
adjective invulnerable
- vulnerable — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
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