indestructibility
/'indis,trʌktə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (indestructibleness) /,indis'trʌktəblnis/
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The superhero demonstrates his indestructibility by standing calmly in a hailstorm.
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being impossible to destroy: The property of an object, material, or concept that cannot be broken down, ruined, or brought to an end.
- The strength to resist destruction: The inherent durability or resilience that allows something to withstand forces that would normally cause damage or annihilation.
Usage
- General Use: Used to describe a permanent, enduring quality, often of physical objects, ideas, or abstract concepts.
- Contexts: Commonly found in discussions about materials science, philosophy, mythology, and durable goods.
Examples
- Noun:
- The indestructibility of diamonds makes them valuable for industrial cutting tools.
- Many ancient myths speak of gods possessing indestructibility.
- The philosopher argued for the indestructibility of the human soul.
Advanced Usage
- Conceptual Use: Can be applied to abstract ideas like love, hope, or a nation's spirit.
- The indestructibility of their hope inspired everyone around them.
- Qualified Use: Often used with modifiers to indicate near-total, but not absolute, resistance.
- The material's near-indestructibility was tested in extreme conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Indestructible (adj): Not able to be destroyed.
- The safe was made from an indestructible alloy.
- Destructibility (n): The quality of being able to be destroyed. (Antonym)
- The destructibility of the model was part of the experiment.
Synonyms
- Imperishability: The quality of not being subject to decay or destruction.
- Durability: The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
- Incorruptibility: Incapable of being corrupted, especially morally; can also imply physical permanence.
Antonyms
- Fragility: The quality of being easily broken or damaged.
- Perishability: The liability to decay or spoil.
- Destructibility: The capability of being destroyed.
The superhero demonstrates his indestructibility by standing calmly in a hailstorm.
Noun
- the strength to resist destruction