First Known Use: 15th century
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invincible
adjective in·vin·ci·ble \(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl\
: impossible to defeat or overcome
Full Definition of INVINCIBLE
: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued <a seemingly invincible army>
— in·vin·ci·bil·i·ty \-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·vin·ci·ble·ness \-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— in·vin·ci·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INVINCIBLE
Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- + vincere to conquer — more at victor
Related to INVINCIBLE
- Synonyms
- bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, insuperable, insurmountable, invulnerable, unbeatable, unconquerable, unstoppable
- Antonyms
- superable, surmountable, vincible, vulnerable
INVINCIBLENESS Defined for Kids
invincible
adjective in·vin·ci·ble \in-ˈvin-sə-bəl\
Definition of INVINCIBLE for Kids
: impossible to defeat
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