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单词 indestructible
释义

indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective
indestructibility
ˌin-di-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
noun
indestructibleness
ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
noun
indestructibly
ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-blē How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • imperishable
  • inextinguishable
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Example Sentences

diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances
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Word History

Etymology

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
: impossible to destroy
an indestructible toy

indestructible

adjective

as in imperishable
impossible to destroy diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • imperishable
  • enduring
  • immortal
  • inextinguishable
  • durable
  • unbreakable
  • incorruptible
  • deathless
  • permanent
  • ineradicable
  • indissoluble
  • sturdy
  • everlasting
  • undying
  • indelible
  • perpetual
  • lasting
  • ineffaceable
  • tough
  • strong
  • inexpungible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • perishable
  • mortal
  • destructible
  • extinguishable
  • fragile
  • transient
  • flimsy
  • transitory
  • delicate
  • frail
  • breakable
  • impermanent
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