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indelibleimpossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdeləbəl/

Korean meaning: 지울 수 없는, 영구적인, 불멸의

Korean pronunciation: 인**델**러블

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

indelible concept
💡 Concept

The artist creates indelible ink marks that permanently stain the canvas

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indelible rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Incredible recipes stay indelible, unlike edible creations!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈdeləbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈdeləbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootdel-
Suffix--ible

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'.

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🎵Rhyme

incredibleediblecredible
incredible
edible
credible

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His embarrassing dance moves at the wedding left an indelible mark on everyone's memory.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

permanentlastingenduringunforgettableimperishable

Antonyms

erasabletemporaryremovable

Related

permanenteverlastingimmutablefixeddurable