inexpugnable

  • 1inexpugnable — [ inɛkspygnabl; pyɲabl ] adj. • 1352; lat. inexpugnabilis, de expugnare « prendre d assaut » ♦ Littér. Qu on ne peut prendre d assaut; qui résiste aux attaques, aux sièges. ⇒ imprenable. Forteresse inexpugnable. ● inexpugnable adjectif (latin… …

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  • 2Inexpugnable — In ex*pug na*ble, a. [L. inexpugnabilis: cf. F. inexpugnable. See {In } not, and {Expugnable}.] Incapable of being subdued by force; impregnable; unconquerable. Burke. [1913 Webster] A fortress, inexpugnable by the arts of war. Milman. [1913… …

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  • 3inexpugnable — adjetivo 1. Que no se puede expugnar o conquistar o es muy difícil hacerlo: fortaleza inexpugnable …

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  • 4inexpugnable — Inexpugnable. adj. de tout genre. Qui ne peut estre emporté par siege ou par assaut. Forteresse, place inexpugnable …

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  • 5inexpugnable — I adjective defensible, formidable, hardy, immune, impenetrable, imperdible, impregnable, indomitable, inexpugnabilis, inextinguishable, insuperable, insurmountable, invincible, inviolable, invulnerable, irresistible, mighty, potent, powerful,… …

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  • 6inexpugnable — late 15c., from L. inexpugnabilis not to be taken by assault, from in not (see IN (Cf. in ) (1) + expuglabilis, from expugnare (see EXPUGN (Cf. expugn)) …

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  • 7inexpugnable — unassailable, impregnable, *invincible, unconquerable, invulnerable, indomitable Analogous words: uncombatable, irresistible, unopposable (see corresponding affirmative verbs at RESIST) Antonyms: expugnable Contrasted words: assailable,… …

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  • 8inexpugnable — Inexpugnable, Inexpugnabilis …

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  • 9inexpugnable — (Del lat. inexpugnabĭlis). 1. adj. Que no se puede tomar o conquistar por las armas. 2. Inaccesible o de acceso muy difícil. 3. Que no se deja vencer ni persuadir …

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  • 10inexpugnable — [in΄eks pug′nə bəl, in΄ik spug′nə bəl] adj. [LME < MFr < L inexpugnabilis < in , not + expugnabilis, that can be taken by storm < expugnare, to take by storm < ex , intens. + pugnare, to fight: see PUGNACIOUS] that cannot be… …

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