unbreakable — not able to be broken or damaged
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to be broken or damaged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom claims her kimchi recipe creates an unbreakable family tradition.
- The friendship between the two students seemed unbreakable until they argued over the last piece of pizza.
- The company advertised their phone case as unbreakable, but it cracked on the first day.
unbreakable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/]
not able to be broken or damaged
Cannot be broken or damaged
Unmistakable and unshakable, truly unbreakable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'brecan' (to break), combined with the negative prefix 'un-' and the adjective-forming suffix '-able'. This formation produces the meaning 'not capable of being broken' or 'incapable of breaking'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + break (from Old English 'brecan', to shatter or fracture) + -able (capable of being, worthy of being).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom claims her kimchi recipe creates an unbreakable family tradition.”
“The friendship between the two students seemed unbreakable until they argued over the last piece of pizza.”
“The company advertised their phone case as unbreakable, but it cracked on the first day.”
“He thought his diet plan was unbreakable until he saw chocolate cake in the cafeteria.”
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