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impregnably

/ɪmˈprɛɡnəbli/
im · preg · na · bly
Adjective:impregnable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be captured, broken into, or overcome by force; invincibly or unassailably.

Example

"The ancient citadel stood impregnably atop the sheer limestone cliffs overlooking the bay."

2

In a way that is beyond doubt, criticism, or refutation; irrefutably.

Example

"Her legal argument was so impregnably constructed that the opposing counsel could find no flaw in its logic."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'impregnable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from Middle French 'imprenable' ('not able to be taken'), from the prefix 'im-' ('not') and Old French 'prendre' ('to take'), ultimately from Latin 'prehendere' ('to seize'); its spelling was later influenced by 'pregnant'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impregnably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impregnably
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