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inexpugnable

adjective
in·​ex·​pug·​na·​ble | \ ËŒi-nik-ˈspÉ™g-nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce inexpugnable (audio) , -ˈspyü-nÉ™-\

Definition of inexpugnable

1 : incapable of being subdued or overthrown : impregnable an inexpugnable position
2 : stable, fixed inexpugnable hatred
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inexpugnableness noun
inexpugnably \ ËŒi-​nik-​ˈspÉ™g-​nÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce inexpugnably (audio) , -​ˈspyü-​nÉ™-​ \ adverb

Examples of inexpugnable in a Sentence

an inexpugnable belief in the essential goodness of people

First Known Use of inexpugnable

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for inexpugnable

Middle English in-expungnabull, from Latin inexpugnabilis, from in- + expugnare to take by storm, from ex- + pugnare to fight — more at pungent

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