First Known Use: 14th century
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insuperable
adjective in·su·per·a·ble \(ˌ)in-ˈsü-p(ə-)rə-bəl\
of a problem, difficulty, etc. : impossible to solve or get control of : impossible to overcome
Full Definition of INSUPERABLE
: incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved <insuperable difficulties>
— in·su·per·a·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INSUPERABLE
Middle English, from Latin insuperabilis, from in- + superare to surmount, from super over — more at over
Related to INSUPERABLE
- Synonyms
- bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, invincible, insurmountable, invulnerable, unbeatable, unconquerable, unstoppable
- Antonyms
- superable, surmountable, vincible, vulnerable
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