First Known Use: 1595
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invulnerable
adjective in·vul·ner·a·ble \(ˌ)in-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl, -nər-bəl\
: impossible to harm, damage, or defeat
Full Definition of INVULNERABLE
1
: incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
2
: immune to or proof against attack : impregnable
— in·vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty \-ˌvəl-n(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·vul·ner·a·ble·ness \-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs, -nər-bəl-\ noun
— in·vul·ner·a·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INVULNERABLE
Latin invulnerabilis, from in- + vulnerare to wound — more at vulnerable
Related to INVULNERABLE
- Synonyms
- bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, insuperable, insurmountable, invincible, unbeatable, unconquerable, unstoppable
- Antonyms
- superable, surmountable, vincible, vulnerable
INVULNERABLE Defined for Kids
invulnerable
adjective in·vul·ner·a·ble \in-ˈvəl-nə-rə-bəl\
Definition of INVULNERABLE for Kids
1
: impossible to injure or damage
2
: safe from attack
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