indefectible

[ in-di-fek-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not defectible; not liable to defect or failure.
2. not liable to fault or imperfection; faultless.

indefectible

/ ˌɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl /

adjective

1. not subject to decay or failure
2. flawless

Derived Forms

• ˌindeˈfectibly, adverb
• ˌindeˌfectiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• inde·fecti·bili·ty noun
• inde·fecti·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indefectible¹

First recorded in 1650–60; in- ³ + defectible ( def )

Example Sentences

The mechanism of the United States, like that of the universe, reposes on indefectible laws and uncontrollable forces.

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Under these varying 226 modes and presentations it permanently abides as the indefectible substance of the spirit.

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The church is therefore, by her own divine constitution, by the very principle and law of her existence, indefectible.

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Indefectible, in-de-fekt′i-bl, adj. incapable of defect: unfailing.

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And since at no time must it cease to teach, it must be indefectible.

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Related Words

• excellent
• foolproof
• ideal
• impeccable
• pure
• splendid
• superb