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invulnerability

|in-vul-ner-a-bil-i-ty|

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/ɪnˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/

(invulnerable)

immune to harm

Base FormAdverb
invulnerableinvulnerably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'invulnerability' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invulnerabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'vulnerabilis' meant 'able to be wounded.'

Historical Evolution

'invulnerabilis' transformed into the French word 'invulnérable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invulnerable' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be wounded,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being invulnerable; not able to be harmed or damaged.

The fortress was known for its invulnerability to attacks.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42