invincible

[ in-vin-suh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈvɪn sə bəl /

adjective

incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
insuperable; insurmountable: invincible difficulties.

Origin of invincible

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word invincibilis. See in-3, vincible

SYNONYMS FOR invincible

1 unyielding. Invincible, impregnable, indomitable suggest that which cannot be overcome or mastered. Invincible is applied to that which cannot be conquered in combat or war, or overcome or subdued in any manner: an invincible army; invincible courage. Impregnable is applied to a place or position that cannot be taken by assault or siege, and hence to whatever is proof against attack: an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. Indomitable implies having an unyielding spirit, or stubborn persistence in the face of opposition or difficulty: indomitable will.

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British Dictionary definitions for invincible

invincible
/ (ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl) /

adjective

incapable of being defeated; unconquerable
unable to be overcome; insuperable invincible prejudices

Derived forms of invincible

invincibility or invincibleness, noun invincibly, adverb

Word Origin for invincible

C15: from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- 1 + vincere to conquer