invincible
[ in-vin-suh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈvɪn sə bəl /
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adjective
incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
insuperable; insurmountable: invincible difficulties.
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Origin of invincible
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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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invincible
/ (ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl) /
adjective
incapable of being defeated; unconquerable
unable to be overcome; insuperableinvincible prejudices
Derived forms of invincible
invincibility or invincibleness, nouninvincibly, adverbWord Origin for invincible
C15: from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- 1 + vincere to conquer
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