indestructible

in·de·struc·ti·ble

adj \-ˈstrək-tə-bəl\

Definition of INDESTRUCTIBLE

: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective

— in·de·struc·ti·bil·i·ty \-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·de·struc·ti·ble·ness \-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·de·struc·ti·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INDESTRUCTIBLE

1. <diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances>

Origin of INDESTRUCTIBLE

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use: 1667

Related to INDESTRUCTIBLE

Synonyms: imperishable, inextinguishable

Antonyms: destructible, extinguishable, perishable

Related Words: incorruptible; deathless, immortal, perpetual, undying; indelible, indissoluble, ineffaceable, ineradicable, inexpungible; durable, enduring, everlasting, lasting, permanent, unbreakable; strong, sturdy, tough

Near Antonyms: mortal; impermanent, transient, transitory; breakable, delicate, flimsy, fragile, frail

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Rhymes with INDESTRUCTIBLE

ineluctable, nondeductible, reconstructible