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单词 invincible
释义

invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce invincible (audio)
: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
a seemingly invincible army
invincibility
(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce invincible (audio)
noun
invincibleness
(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce invincible (audio)
noun
invincibly
(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē How to pronounce invincible (audio)
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

  • bulletproof
  • impregnable
  • indomitable
  • insuperable
  • insurmountable
  • invulnerable
  • unbeatable
  • unconquerable
  • unstoppable
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Example Sentences

The loss proved that the team is not invincible. an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match
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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

Kids Definition

invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble in-ˈvin-sə-bəl How to pronounce invincible (audio)
: impossible to defeat

invincible

adjective

as in invulnerable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • invulnerable
  • unstoppable
  • unconquerable
  • indomitable
  • impregnable
  • bulletproof
  • unbeatable
  • insurmountable
  • armored
  • undefeated
  • insuperable
  • untouchable
  • unassailable
  • inviolable
  • protected
  • defended
  • guarded
  • unbeaten
  • shielded
  • unbreachable
  • safeguarded
  • unconquered
  • secure
  • unbowed
  • safe
  • unsubdued

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • vulnerable
  • susceptible
  • vincible
  • liable
  • unprotected
  • unsafe
  • insecure
  • weak
  • powerless
  • helpless
  • surmountable
  • open
  • unguarded
  • exposed
  • superable
  • defenseless
  • imperiled
  • imperilled
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