indelible
Indelible (adj) means Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away. Example: “She used indelible ink to sign the contract.”
How to use indelible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so permanent it can't be erased — literally (ink, stains) or figuratively (memories, reputations).
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more indelible comparative, most indelible superlative
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Etymology
From Latin indelebilis, "that cannot be destroyed," from in- ("not") + delere ("to destroy, erase").
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What does “indelible” mean?
The word “indelible” means impossible to remove, erase, or wash away. In plain terms, something so permanent it can't be erased — literally (ink, stains) or figuratively (memories, reputations).
How do you pronounce “indelible”?
“Indelible” is pronounced ihn-DEH-luhbl (/ɪnˈdɛləbl/ in IPA).
How do you use “indelible” in a sentence?
Here is “indelible” used in a sentence: “She used indelible ink to sign the contract.”
What is the opposite of “indelible”?
The opposite of “indelible” — its antonyms — is delible.
What part of speech is “indelible”?
“Indelible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “indelible” come from?
The word “indelible” comes from Latin. From Latin indelebilis, "that cannot be destroyed," from in- ("not") + delere ("to destroy, erase").