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invincible

adjective
in·​vin·​ci·​ble | \ (ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce invincible (audio) \

Definition of invincible

: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued a seemingly invincible army
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Other Words from invincible

invincibility \ (ˌ)in-​ˌvin(t)-​sə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē How to pronounce invincibility (audio) \ noun
invincibleness \ (ˌ)in-​ˈvin(t)-​sə-​bəl-​nəs How to pronounce invincibleness (audio) \ noun
invincibly \ (ˌ)in-​ˈvin(t)-​sə-​blē How to pronounce invincibly (audio) \ adverb

Invincible Has Latin Origins

The origins of invincible are easily subdued. The word derives, via Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis—a combination of the negative prefix in- with vincibilis, an adjective meaning "conquerable," from the Latin verb vincere, "to conquer." Other descendants of vincere in English include convince, evince, vanquish, and even victor. Vincere also gave English vincible, meaning (unsurprisingly) "capable of being overcome or subdued," though it is significantly less common than invincible.

Examples of invincible in a Sentence

The loss proved that the team is not invincible. an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match

Recent Examples on the Web

 Those who once felt Mr. Trump was invincible are now worried because of the uncertainty in the economy. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, "Despite long odds, Republican Trump naysayers are seeing what the mood is in New Hampshire," 21 Aug. 2019 In other words: stop trying so damn hard to be invincible, and just be yourself. — Brad Stulberg, Outside Online, "We've Reached Peak Wellness. Most of It Is Nonsense.," 8 Aug. 2019 Trending: The Yankees have becoming nearly invincible at home, going 14-0-1 over their last 15 home series. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "Rockies’ Nolan Arenado trying to stay positive as losing streak grinds on," 20 July 2019 Three years ago, the Frenchman was practically invincible for stretches of the season. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "IndyCar in Iowa: Pagenaud says team 'stronger' than 2016 championship squad," 18 July 2019 This incident may just prove that even for the seemingly invincible and unflappable KKW, there is sometimes such a thing as bad press. — Ephrat Livni, Quartzy, "Read the letter from Kyoto’s mayor to Kim Kardashian protesting “Kimono” shapewear," 30 June 2019 Republicans, viewing him as invincible, gradually stopped fielding opponents. — BostonGlobe.com, "Robert Morgenthau, bane of rogue banks and scofflaws, dies at 99," 22 July 2019 Republicans, viewing him as invincible, gradually stopped fielding opponents. — Washington Post, "Robert Morgenthau, bane of rogue banks and scofflaws, dies at 99," 22 July 2019 The fact remains, though, that no one looks invincible. — Luis Miguel Echegaray, SI.com, "Copa America Remains Wide Open Entering Quarterfinals," 25 June 2019

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First Known Use of invincible

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for invincible

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

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invincible

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English Language Learners Definition of invincible

: impossible to defeat or overcome

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invincible

adjective
in·​vin·​ci·​ble | \ in-ˈvin-sə-bəl How to pronounce invincible (audio) \

Kids Definition of invincible

: impossible to defeat

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