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invulnerable

|in/vul/ner/a/ble|

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/ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

immune to harm

Etymology
Etymology Information

'invulnerable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invulnerabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'vulnerabilis' meant 'wounding.'

Historical Evolution

'invulnerabilis' transformed into the French word 'invulnérable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invulnerable' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be wounded,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

impossible to harm or damage.

The fortress was considered invulnerable to attack.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35