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Definition of indestructible

indestructible

/ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbəl/
in · de · struc · ti · ble
Adverb:indestructibly
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indestructible Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or broken; enduring indefinitely despite physical force or wear.

Example

"The engineers designed the flight recorder's outer casing to be virtually indestructible under extreme pressure and heat."

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• Rhymes for indestructible

• Nearby Words

indescribable
indescribably
indestructibility
indestructible
indestructibly
indeterminable
indeterminate

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, the word combines the negative prefix 'in-' with 'destructible,' ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'destruere,' meaning 'to tear down or unbuild.'

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