indestructible

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adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
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: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective
indestructibility
ˌin-di-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
noun
indestructibleness
ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
noun
indestructibly
ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-blē How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
adverb

indestructibility

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noun

in·​destructibility ¦in+ How to pronounce indestructibility (audio)
: the quality or state of being indestructible
the indestructibility of matter

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Adjective diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances
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As the patina grows, the Rimowa only feels more indestructible. — Chris Haslam, Wired News, 1 May 2026 Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 On the other hand, left alone, plastics are practically indestructible. — New Atlas, 11 May 2026 John Cena spent more than two decades portraying characters who seemed almost indestructible, the kind of figures who could take a beating in the ring and walk away unfazed. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indestructible

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Etymology

Adjective

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use

Adjective

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indestructible was in 1667

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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indestructible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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