indissoluble
|in-dis-sol-u-ble|
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɑː.ljə.bəl/
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɒl.jə.bəl/
lasting, unbreakable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indissoluble' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indissolubilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dissolubilis' meant 'able to be dissolved.'
Historical Evolution
'indissolubilis' transformed into the Old French word 'indissoluble,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indissoluble.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be dissolved,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unable to be destroyed; lasting.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unable to be destroyed; lasting.
Their friendship was indissoluble, surviving even the toughest challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42