impregnable
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/ɪmˈprɛɡnəbəl/
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/ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl/
unbreakable defense
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impregnable' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'imprenable,' where 'im-' meant 'not' and 'prenable' meant 'able to be taken.'
Historical Evolution
'imprenable' transformed into the English word 'impregnable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unable to be taken,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unable to be captured or broken into.
The fortress was considered impregnable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35