adj
indelible
ihn-DEH-luhbl
Indelible (adj) means Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away. Example: “She used indelible ink to sign the contract.”
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Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away.
"Written with indelible pen."
"She used indelible ink to sign the contract."
"The scandal left an indelible mark on his reputation."
"This ink spot on the contract is indelible."
"This stain on my shirt is indelible."
How to use indelible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so permanent it can't be erased — literally (ink, stains) or figuratively (memories, reputations).
Common pairings
indelible ink
indelible mark
indelible impression
leave an indelible memory
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more indelible
- Superlative
- most indelible
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Etymology
From Latin indelebilis, "that cannot be destroyed," from in- ("not") + delere ("to destroy, erase").
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unerasable
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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").
