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imperishability

imperishability

9.3
A state of not getting old or falling apart
  • noun
  • /ɪmˌpɛrɪʃəˈbɪlɪti/
translation icon : imperishabilidad
  • The scientist studied the imperishability of certain materials to understand their resistance to decay.

Examples

  • Swinburne, however, rejects the argument from the indivisibility to the imperishability of the soul.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Gold is valued for its imperishability, making it a popular choice for jewelry and investments.

  • The imperishability of the ancient monuments showcases the remarkable engineering skills of past civilizations.

Synonyms

durability
vsimperishability
22 3.8

The ability of something to last a long time without getting damaged

stresses complete resistance to decay or destruction rather than mere wear resistance
indestructibility
vsimperishability
1 9.0

A quality that makes something impossible to break or harm

focuses on preventing decay rather than only avoiding damage
indefectibility
vsimperishability
1 9.9

The state of being unable to fail, end, or be destroyed

focuses on resistance to decay and deterioration not general failure or ending
imperishingness
vsimperishability
9.9

Not able to decay, die, or be destroyed

has identical meaning but uses a different noun form
imperishableness
vsimperishability
9.9

The quality of lasting a very long time without decay or damage

is the same idea but as an alternate noun form
nondegradation
vsimperishability
9.4

A property of a material that does not break down over time

implies absolute resistance to decay and destruction
perdurability
vsimperishability
9.9

Lasting for a very long time without breaking or wearing out

implies absolute nondecay rather than merely lasting for long periods
lastingness
vsimperishability
7.4

Ability to stay in good condition for a long time

means enduring without decay or destruction rather than just lasting long

Antonyms

How quickly food or other items go bad

How Durable

imperishability
9.3
permanence
15 5.5
durability
22 3.8
fragility
17 5.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

imperishability = imperishable (transparent) = im + perish + able + ity

The noun is formed by adding the standard nominalizing suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'imperishable', which itself is transparently im- + perish + -able.

Etymology

Imperishability breaks into im- meaning 'not', perish meaning 'to die' or 'be destroyed', and -ability meaning 'the quality of'. So, imperishability is the quality of 'not being destroyed' or 'lasting a very long time', the opposite of perishable.