indomitable

[ in-dom-i-tuh-buhl ]
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adjective
  1. that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.

Origin of indomitable

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First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomit(us) “untamed” (in- in-3 + domitus, past participle of domāre “to subdue, tame, bring under control”) + -ābilis -able

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Other words from indomitable

  • in·dom·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·dom·i·ta·ble·ness, noun
  • in·dom·i·ta·bly, adverb

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indomitable

/ (ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl) /


adjective
  1. (of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue

Origin of indomitable

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C17: from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomitus untamable, from in- 1 + domitus subdued, from domāre to tame

Derived forms of indomitable

  • indomitability or indomitableness, noun
  • indomitably, adverb

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