indestructible

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adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 

: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective

indestructibility

ˌin-di-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indestructibleness

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

indestructibly

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-blē 

adverb

indestructibility

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noun

in·​destructibility ¦in+ 

: the quality or state of being indestructible

the indestructibility of matter

Synonyms of indestructible

Adjective

• enduring
• imperishable
• inextinguishable
• immortal
• durable

Examples of indestructible in a Sentence

Adjective

diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Madeira is bright, nutty, and practically indestructible. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The sculpture, built as part of Kansas City’s annual Parade of Hearts, was made to be nearly indestructible — safe from children dangling from the bee’s antennas or climbing on the structure. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026

Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

On the other hand, left alone, plastics are practically indestructible. — New Atlas, 11 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Adjective

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indestructible

• deductible
• ineluctable
• nondeductible

Kids Definition

indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 

: impossible to destroy

indestructibility

-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

indestructibleness

-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

indestructibly

-blē 

adverb