indelible

Meanings

• adjective

  Permanently fixed in the memory or in the mind; not able to be erased or forgotten.

  - "The experience left an indelible mark on her."
  - "The teacher's stern words made an indelible impression on the students."
  - "The indelible ink was used for signing important documents."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈdɛləbl/
   
   
   
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2. /ɪnˈdɛləbl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

delible , uninsertable

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Synonyms

unerasable , unerasable , unforgettable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indelible
unforgettable , incredible , perceptible , invincible , infallible

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Variants

List of all variants of indelible that leads to same result
indelibilities , indelibility , indelible , indelibly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indelibilis', meaning 'not able to be erased'.

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Trivia

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1. Indelible ink was first invented in China around 200 BC.

2. The term 'indelible' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. Indelible ink is commonly used for signing important documents, such as wills and contracts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Memory: The ability to remember past experiences or information.

2. Impression: A strong and lasting impact or effect.

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Quotes

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1. The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an "indelible" effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy.

   - John Updike,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},4 Dec. 1983

2. But the most "indelible" evening of the rebellion for me was the night I had first got beaten.

   - Amiri Baraka,{it}The Autobiography of Leroi Jones{/it},1984

3. All wars change society and hence leave an "indelible" imprint on literary culture.

   - Michiko Kakutani,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},15 Apr. 1984

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Culture

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Indelible has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the power of memories and experiences that leave a lasting impact. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the narrator describes Gatsby's parties as 'an indelible part of my past'.

How to Memorize "indelible"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an inkpad with indelible ink, and imagine trying to wipe it off after making a mark.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indelible' with the concept of a permanent marker or a memory that cannot be erased.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Never Forget' to remember the meaning of indelible: 'I' for 'Impressionable', 'N' for 'Notable', 'E' for 'Enduring', 'V' for 'Valuable', and 'E' for 'Eternal'.

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