imperishable — lasting forever; not subject to decay or destruction
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting forever; not subject to decay or destruction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's imperishable cookies have been sitting in the jar for three years and still taste fresh.
- The imperishable plastic bottles will outlast us all.
- Shakespeare's imperishable works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
imperishable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/]
lasting forever; not subject to decay or destruction
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the prefix im- (meaning 'not') with the verb perish, which comes from Latin perir (to perish or be destroyed). The word literally means 'not capable of perishing' or 'incapable of destruction'.
Breakdown
im- (not, negation) + perish (from Latin perir, to be destroyed) + -able (capable of, able to be). The suffix -able transforms the verb into an adjective indicating a quality or capacity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's imperishable cookies have been sitting in the jar for three years and still taste fresh.”
“The imperishable plastic bottles will outlast us all.”
“Shakespeare's imperishable works continue to inspire readers worldwide.”
“His imperishable optimism survived even the Monday morning meetings.”
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