invincible — too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/
Example Sentences
- After drinking three energy drinks, Jake felt invincible enough to challenge his cat to a staring contest.
- The smartphone seemed invincible until it met its arch-nemesis: a bathroom floor.
- The champion boxer remained invincible throughout his career, retiring undefeated.
invincible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/]
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Too powerful to be defeated
Villains convincible, but heroes invincible!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'invincibilis', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'vincibilis' (able to be conquered), which comes from 'vincere' (to conquer or overcome). The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.
Breakdown
in- (not) + vinc- (conquer) + -ible (able to be) = invincible
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After drinking three energy drinks, Jake felt invincible enough to challenge his cat to a staring contest.”
“The smartphone seemed invincible until it met its arch-nemesis: a bathroom floor.”
“The champion boxer remained invincible throughout his career, retiring undefeated.”
“Her grandmother's secret recipe made her feel invincible in the cooking competition.”
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