Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,737,662,786 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

inexpugnable

   Also found in: Legal 0.01 sec.
in·ex·pug·na·ble  (nk-spgn-bl, -spyn-)
adj.
1. Impossible to overcome or overthrow by force.
2. Impossible to put aside or drive away: inexpugnable dislike.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin inexpugnbilis : in-, not; see in-1 + expugnbilis, capable of being overcome (from expugnre : ex-, completely; see ex- + pugnre, to fight; see impugn).]
inex·pug·na·bili·ty n.
inex·pugna·bly adv.
inexpugnable [ˌɪnɪkˈspʌgnəbəl]
adj
a rare word for impregnable1
inexpugnability , inexpugnableness n
inexpugnably  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.inexpugnable - incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted; "an impregnable argument"; "impregnable self-confidence"
impregnable
unconquerable - not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome; "a tribute to his courage...and his unconquerable will"- R.E.Danielson; "faced unconquerable difficulties"


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
The sound of his words excited his thoughts, and in the play of darting thoughts he had glimpses now and then of the inexpugnable rock of his convictions, towering in solitary grandeur above the unprofitable waste of errors and passions.
Tales of Unrest by Conrad, Joseph View in context
Inexpugnable, in his wild and mountainous Scotland, an absolute general, king of an army of eleven thousand old soldiers, whom he had more than once led on to victory; as well informed, nay, even better, of the affairs of London, than Lambert, who held garrison in the city, -- such was the position of Monk, when, at a hundred leagues from London, he declared himself for the parliament.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
I felt the inexpugnable strength of common sense being insidiously menaced by this gruesome, by this insane, delusion.
The Shadow Line by Conrad, Joseph View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.