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indestructible

indestructible

adjective an-deh-struk-TEEBL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Usage Note

Indestructible is invariable in gender — the same form is used for masculine and feminine nouns. It is used both literally (materials, objects) and figuratively (bonds, reputations). The opposite is destructible, though fragile is more common in everyday speech.

Examples

"Ce matériau est réputé indestructible."

Natural Translation

This material is reputed to be indestructible.

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