invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued

a seemingly invincible army

invincibility

(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

invincibleness

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl-nəs 

noun

invincibly

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē 

adverb

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Invincible Has Latin Origins

Invincible comes from Latin invincibilis—a combination of the negative prefix in- with the Latin verb vincere, meaning "to conquer." Vincere also gave English vincible, meaning (unsurprisingly) "capable of being overcome or subdued."

Synonyms of invincible

• invulnerable
• unstoppable
• unconquerable
• indomitable
• insurmountable
• impregnable
• bulletproof
• armored
• unbeatable
• undefeated

Examples of invincible in a Sentence

The loss proved that the team is not invincible.

an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match

Recent Examples on the Web

At a Thursday post-election conference organized by the Center for American Progress, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that the people who’d beaten invincible-looking Republicans needed space to vote and govern their way. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

That being said, pothos isn’t invincible, and incorrect watering can cause the plant to wilt and die. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026

McClellan is particularly interested in examining the contrast between the seemingly invincible figures photographed in the arena and their often precarious lives outside it. — Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

In some Bengali traditions, Vijayadashami rituals include Aparajita Puja, the worship of the goddess in her invincible form, sometimes represented by the butterfly pea plant. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

: incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued

an invincible army

invincibility

(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

invincibly

(ˈ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē 

adverb