indissoluble
/,indi'sɔljubl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Incapable of being dissolved or broken apart: Describes something that cannot be dissolved, especially in a liquid, or something that cannot be broken, undone, or destroyed.
- Permanent and unbreakable: Describes bonds, agreements, or unions that are lasting and cannot be severed.
Usage and Examples
Describing a physical substance:
- Certain plastics are virtually indissoluble in water.
- The compound forms an indissoluble crystal at room temperature.
Describing abstract bonds or agreements:
- They swore an indissoluble oath of loyalty to each other.
- The treaty aimed to create an indissoluble union between the two nations.
Advanced Usage
"indissoluble bond": A permanent and unbreakable connection, often emotional or legal.
- Many believe marriage should create an indissoluble bond between partners.
"indissoluble contract": A binding agreement that cannot be lawfully terminated.
- The ancient covenant was considered an indissoluble contract with the gods.
Variants and Related Words
Indissolubility (noun): The quality or state of being indissoluble.
- The indissolubility of their friendship was admired by all.
Indissolubly (adverb): In an indissoluble manner.
- The two concepts are indissolubly linked in his philosophy.
Synonyms
- Insoluble: Incapable of being dissolved.
- Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.
- Unbreakable: Not liable to break or able to be broken.
Antonyms
- Soluble: Able to be dissolved.
- Dissoluble: Capable of being dissolved, disintegrated, or undone.
- Unlike an indissoluble pact, their agreement was easily dissoluble.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "indissoluble unity": A state of being joined together permanently and inseparably.
- The constitution sought to ensure the indissoluble unity of the federal state.
Adjective
- used of decisions and contracts
- (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved