imperishableness
- noun
- /ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəblnəs/
- The imperishableness of gold makes it valuable for making jewelry and coins.
Examples
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He praised the imperishableness of the synthetic materials used in the construction.
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The imperishableness of diamonds ensures they remain cherished for generations.
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Many ancient myths speak of the imperishableness of the gods.
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The imperishableness of art is often celebrated.
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Many believe in the imperishableness of true love.
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Artists often hope for the imperishableness of their work to stand the test of time.
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In many cultures, the imperishableness of memories is seen as a comfort in times of loss.
Synonyms
The state of not being able to be harmed in body or feelings
A quality that makes something impossible to break or harm
The state of being unable to fail, end, or be destroyed
Not able to decay, die, or be destroyed
A state of not getting old or falling apart
A very great hardness that cannot be broken or pierced
Antonyms
How Durable
Surface Forms
Morphology
imperishableness = imperishable (transparent) = im + perish + able + ness
Standard nominalization of the adjective 'imperishable' with '-ness'; the noun meaning directly follows from the adjective.
Etymology
The word imperishableness breaks into im- 'not', perish 'to die or decay', -able 'able to', and -ness 'state', so it means 'not able to die or decay'. So, imperishableness describes something that lasts and cannot be destroyed, like gold or the gods in myths.