impenetrable

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im·pen·e·tra·ble | \ (ˌ)im-ˈpe-nə-trə-bəl

Definition of impenetrable

1a : incapable of being penetrated or pierced

b : inaccessible to knowledge, reason, or sympathy : impervious

2 : incapable of being comprehended : inscrutable

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The fort's defenses were thought to be impenetrable. the ancient temple was surrounded by vast stretches of impenetrable jungle

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