First Known Use: 1667
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indestructible
adjective in·de·struc·ti·ble \-ˈstrək-tə-bəl\
: impossible to break or destroy
Full Definition of INDESTRUCTIBLE
: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective
— in·de·struc·ti·bil·i·ty \-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·de·struc·ti·ble·ness \-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— in·de·struc·ti·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INDESTRUCTIBLE
probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy
Related to INDESTRUCTIBLE
- Synonyms
- imperishable, inextinguishable
- Antonyms
- destructible, extinguishable, perishable
Rhymes with INDESTRUCTIBLE
INDESTRUCTIBLY Defined for Kids
indestructible
adjective in·de·struc·ti·ble \ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl\
Definition of INDESTRUCTIBLE for Kids
: impossible to destroy <an indestructible toy>
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