invincible
UK: ɪnˈvɪnsəbl | US: ɪnˈvɪnsəbl
adj. incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued
adj. unbeatable or insurmountable in strength or skill
invincible = in<not> + vinc<conquer> + ible<capable of>
- in: Prefix meaning "not" (from Latin in-).
- vinc: Root meaning "conquer" (from Latin vincere, "to conquer").
- ible: Suffix meaning "capable of" (from Latin -ibilis).
Etymology Origin:
The word invincible traces back to Latin invincibilis, combining in- (negation) + vincere (to conquer) + -ibilis (ability). It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of "unconquerable." The root vinc appears in related words like victory and convince, all tied to overcoming or persuasion. The term often describes literal military strength or metaphorical resilience (e.g., "invincible spirit").
The army was considered invincible after winning every battle for a decade.
Her confidence made her feel invincible during the competition.
No team is truly invincible; even champions can be defeated.
The fortress was built to be invincible against enemy attacks.
His invincible optimism helped him overcome countless setbacks.