indestructible
/,indi'tə:minəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Impossible to destroy or break: Describes something that cannot be physically damaged, ruined, or brought to an end.
- Extremely durable and long-lasting: Refers to an object or material that is very strong and resistant to wear, decay, or destruction over a very long time.
Usage and Examples
- Basic Usage:
- The ancient artifact was believed to be indestructible.
- Diamonds are often marketed as nearly indestructible gems.
- Their friendship seemed indestructible, surviving many challenges.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Figurative Use: Can describe abstract concepts like love, spirit, or will that are perceived as unbreakable.
- Her indestructible optimism inspired everyone around her.
- Scientific/Technical Context: Used to describe materials engineered for extreme durability.
- The company developed an indestructible polymer for use in space.
Variants and Related Words
- Indestructibility (noun): The quality of being indestructible.
- The indestructibility of the material was tested under extreme conditions.
- Indestructibly (adverb): In an indestructible manner.
- The data was stored indestructibly on the secure server.
Synonyms
- Imperishable: Not subject to decay or destruction.
- Durable: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
- Perdurable (literary): Very durable; lasting a long time.
- Unbreakable: Not liable to break or fracture.
Antonyms
- Fragile: Easily broken or damaged.
- Destructible: Capable of being destroyed.
- Perishable: Likely to decay or go bad quickly.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- (As) tough/strong as indestructible: Used informally for emphasis to describe something or someone as very resilient.
- After years of training, the athlete was as tough as indestructible.
- An indestructible bond: A common phrase describing a relationship thought to be unbreakable.
- The twins shared an indestructible bond.
Adjective
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very long lasting
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less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys
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the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent
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not easily destroyed
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