indelible
/in'delibl/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away: Describes a mark, stain, or substance that is permanent and cannot be eliminated. 2. Producing marks that cannot be removed: Describes a substance, like ink, designed to make permanent marks. 3. Unforgettable; making a lasting impression: Describes memories, impressions, or influences that are permanent in the mind.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a permanent physical mark:
- The pen contained indelible ink, so the signature could not be washed off the document.
- The spill left an indelible stain on the white carpet.
- Describing a lasting mental impression:
- My first day at school left an indelible memory.
- The tragedy made an indelible impression on the entire community.
Advanced Usage
- "Indelibly linked/etched/associated": Used to describe a permanent, unbreakable connection or association.
- His name is indelibly linked to the discovery of penicillin.
- The image of the sunset was indelibly etched in her mind.
Variants and Related Words
- Indelibly (adverb): In a way that cannot be removed or forgotten.
- The lesson was indelibly imprinted on his memory.
Synonyms
- Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
- Ineradicable: Impossible to root out or remove.
- Ingrained: Deeply rooted and difficult to change or remove.
- Unforgettable: Impossible to forget; very memorable.
Antonyms
- Erasable: Capable of being rubbed out or removed.
- Temporary: Lasting for only a limited period.
- Fleeting: Lasting for a very short time.
Adjective
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cannot be removed or erased
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an indelible stain
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indelible memories
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