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.”

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Impossible to defeat or overcome; too strong or powerful to beat.

"The champion seemed invincible until his final match."

"No army is truly invincible."

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In plain EnglishSo strong or unbeatable that nothing seems able to defeat it.

Common pairings

feel invincible seemingly invincible invincible army

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

invincibles plural

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Etymology

From Latin invincibilis, "unconquerable" (in-, "not," + vincibilis, "able to be conquered," from vincere, "to conquer").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for invincible

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Frequently asked questions

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.