adj
Uncommon
invincible
ihn-VIHN-suh-buhl
Invincible (adj) means Impossible to defeat or overcome; too strong or powerful to beat. Example: “The champion seemed invincible until his final match.”
adj
1
Impossible to defeat or overcome; too strong or powerful to beat.
"The champion seemed invincible until his final match."
"No army is truly invincible."
How to use invincible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo strong or unbeatable that nothing seems able to defeat it.
Common pairings
feel invincible
seemingly invincible
invincible army
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Word forms
- Plural
- invincibles
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Etymology
From Latin invincibilis, "unconquerable" (in-, "not," + vincibilis, "able to be conquered," from vincere, "to conquer").
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unvanquishable
unbeatable
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What does “invincible” mean?
The word “invincible” means impossible to defeat or overcome; too strong or powerful to beat. In plain terms, so strong or unbeatable that nothing seems able to defeat it.
How do you pronounce “invincible”?
“Invincible” is pronounced ihn-VIHN-suh-buhl (/ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “invincible” in a sentence?
Here is “invincible” used in a sentence: “The champion seemed invincible until his final match.”
What part of speech is “invincible”?
“Invincible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “invincible” come from?
The word “invincible” comes from Latin. From Latin invincibilis, "unconquerable" (in-, "not," + vincibilis, "able to be conquered," from vincere, "to conquer").
Is “invincible” a common word?
“Invincible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
