indestructible
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5.3
- adjective
- /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/
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indestructible
- She wore an indestructible suit that could withstand extreme temperatures and impacts.
- virtually indestructible
- so indestructible
They say their RG ally kill switch case is practically indestructible
- They say their RG ally kill switch case is practically indestructible
- You respect them because the one thing that's indestructible is knowledge, right?
- An independent, outlawed, indestructible, altruistic opposition to tyranny.
- Another fact is that America is is virtually indestructible.
- It's a decent piece of pot, is virtually indestructible.
- And my since then was like, it's like a, that's kind of indestructible, right?
- I still thought I was indestructible.
Examples
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Titanium handcuffs, completely indestructible.
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The Marine Corps wants to build indestructible men.
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First, therefore, take as an indestructible foundation the Cross, and build upon it the rest of your faith.
Academic text (1991) -
These planes are pretty much indestructible.
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Once established, the bureaucratic organization is almost indestructible either from the outside or within.
Academic text (2003) -
Registered trademark instruments are virtually indestructible and are easily carried from classroom to classroom.
Academic text (1991) -
The golden elixir had made Sun Wukong's body indestructible, and he rose from the pot stronger than ever.
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Alabama, up ahead of her, looked absolutely monumental, indestructible like the vast rock formations they were riding past.
Fiction book (1990) -
Baby board books, virtually indestructible little books for babies and toddlers, invaded bookstores as well.
Academic text (2013) -
The children's toys are made from indestructible materials, ensuring they last for years.
Synonyms
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3.6
Able to last a long time without breaking or being damaged
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2.7
Very strong and hard to damage in normal use
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7.7
Not able to be harmed by attack or criticism
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7.9
Too strong and well protected for anyone to capture or defeat
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7.3
Not able to be destroyed and lasting forever
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8.8
Not possible to remove completely
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9.9
Lasts for a very long time without wearing out
Not able to be broken or damaged
Cannot fail, decay, or be destroyed and always stays true
Very hard to break into parts
Not easy to break, even if dropped
Something that is strong and lasting and not easily damaged
No one can beat or prove it wrong
Antonyms
How Durable
Surface Forms
Morphology
indestructible = destructible (transparent) = in + destruct + ible
The negative prefix 'in-' attaches straightforwardly to 'destructible' to mean 'not destructible'.
Etymology
Indestructible begins with in- meaning 'not' and the part destruct meaning 'to destroy'. So indestructible literally means 'not able to be destroyed', which is why we use it for things that are very strong or long-lasting.