indelible — impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdeləbəl/
Example Sentences
- His embarrassing dance moves at the wedding left an indelible mark on everyone's memory.
- The teacher used an indelible marker, so the student couldn't erase the big 'F' on his test.
- Her first trip to Paris made an indelible impression on her heart.
indelible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdeləbəl/]
impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent
The child's indelible marker drawing on the white sofa refuses to wash off.
Incredible recipes stay indelible, unlike edible creations!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indelibilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'delibilis' (able to be erased or blotted out), which comes from 'delere' meaning 'to erase or destroy'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + del- (erase) + -ible (able to be) = indelible (unable to be erased)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His embarrassing dance moves at the wedding left an indelible mark on everyone's memory.”
“The teacher used an indelible marker, so the student couldn't erase the big 'F' on his test.”
“Her first trip to Paris made an indelible impression on her heart.”
“The scandal left an indelible stain on the politician's reputation.”
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