invulnerable

[in-vuhl-ner-uh-buh l]

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adjective

incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged.
proof against or immune to attack: A strong navy made Great Britain invulnerable.
not open to denial or disproof: an invulnerable argument.

Origin of invulnerable

From the Latin word invulnerābilis, dating back to 1585–95. See in-³, vulnerable

Related formsin·vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty, in·vul·ner·a·ble·ness, nounin·vul·ner·a·bly, adverb

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Related Words for invulnerable

impenetrable, indestructible, unbeatable, impregnable, untouchable, impassable, bulletproof, powerful, secure, strong

Examples from the Web for invulnerable

Contemporary Examples of invulnerable

Their love is legendary, powerful, and unique, but not invulnerable.
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This impressive record of political consolidation, however, does not leave it invulnerable.
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They do not think they are invulnerable to criticism or that history will guarantee them success.
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Not only was she invulnerable to bullets and clubs; she had apparently drunk the elixir of eternal life.
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March 29, 2012
The age of sexting is as addictive as the age of the hot pants if you believe yourself to be invulnerable.
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Clive Irving
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Historical Examples of invulnerable

Yet the old man's confidence in the young man's acumen was invulnerable.
The Spenders
Harry Leon Wilson
The darts of calamity may assail her on every side, but she is invulnerable to them all.
Imogen
William Godwin
But for himself, it was clear, he was prepared at all points and invulnerable.
The Memorabilia
Xenophon
Since you'll be made of my thoughts, you'll be invulnerable.
Sacrifice
Stephen French Whitman
It's our one weakness—the one Achilles heel in a m-machine that was meant to be invulnerable.
The Stutterer
R.R. Merliss

British Dictionary definitions for invulnerable

invulnerable

adjective

incapable of being wounded, hurt, damaged, etc, either physically or emotionally
incapable of being damaged or capturedan invulnerable fortress

Derived Formsinvulnerability or invulnerableness, nouninvulnerably, adverb

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Word Origin and History for invulnerable

adj.

1590s, from Latin invulnerabilis "invulnerable," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + vulnerabilis (see vulnerable). Related: Invulnerably.