indestructible

/,indi'tə:minəbl/

Thân thiện

The child believes his favorite toy is indestructible.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. very long lasting
   • less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys
   • the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent
2. not easily destroyed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• durable
• perdurable
• undestroyable