vincible
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being overcome or defeated: Describes something or someone that can be conquered, subdued, or won against. It implies a weakness or lack of invincibility.
Usage
The word "vincible" is a formal adjective, often used in literary, philosophical, or analytical contexts to discuss the vulnerability of an opponent, an argument, or a challenge. It is the direct opposite of "invincible."
Examples
- Adjective:
- Their army, though large, was considered vincible due to its poor morale and lack of supplies.
- Every logical fallacy is ultimately vincible by sound reasoning and evidence.
- He realized his fear was vincible and decided to face it directly.
Advanced Usage
- "vincible ignorance": A philosophical and theological term referring to ignorance that a person could overcome with reasonable effort. It is often contrasted with "invincible ignorance."
- The court argued that his claims were based on vincible ignorance, as the information was publicly available.
Variants and Related Words
- Invincible (adj): Incapable of being defeated or overcome.
- The champion seemed invincible until his recent loss.
- Vincibility (n): The quality or state of being vincible.
- The general studied the enemy's vincibility before attacking.
Synonyms
- Beatable
- Conquerable
- Surmountable
- Vanquishable
Antonyms
- Invincible
- Unbeatable
- Impregnable
- Unconquerable
Adjective
- susceptible to being defeated