invincible

[ in-vin-suh-buhl ]
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adjective
  1. incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.

  2. insuperable; insurmountable: invincible difficulties.

Origin of invincible

1
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word invincibilis. See in-3, vincible

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1. Invincible, impregnable, indomitable suggest that which cannot be overcome or mastered. Invincible is applied to that which cannot be conquered in combat or war, or overcome or subdued in any manner: an invincible army; invincible courage. Impregnable is applied to a place or position that cannot be taken by assault or siege, and hence to whatever is proof against attack: an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. Indomitable implies having an unyielding spirit, or stubborn persistence in the face of opposition or difficulty: indomitable will.

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Other words from invincible

  • in·vin·ci·bil·i·ty, in·vin·ci·ble·ness, noun
  • in·vin·ci·bly, adverb
  • non·in·vin·ci·bil·i·ty, noun
  • non·in·vin·ci·ble, adjective
  • non·in·vin·ci·ble·ness, noun
  • non·in·vin·ci·bly, adverb
  • un·in·vin·ci·ble, adjective
  • un·in·vin·ci·ble·ness, noun
  • un·in·vin·ci·bly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for invincible

invincible

/ (ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl) /


adjective
  1. incapable of being defeated; unconquerable

  2. unable to be overcome; insuperable: invincible prejudices

Origin of invincible

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C15: from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- 1 + vincere to conquer

Derived forms of invincible

  • invincibility or invincibleness, noun
  • invincibly, adverb

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