indeclinable

adjective

in·​de·​clin·​able ˌin-di-ˈklī-nə-bəl How to pronounce indeclinable (audio)
: having no grammatical inflections

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin indeclinabilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin declinabilis capable of being inflected, from Latin declinare to inflect — more at decline entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indeclinable was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Indeclinable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indeclinable. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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