unassailable
/ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl̩/
Meanings
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adjective
Impervious to attack or criticism; invulnerable.
Synonyms
incontestable , unopposable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unassailableensurable , impeccable , infallible , unsurpassable
Variants
List of all variants of unassailable that leads to same resultunassailabilities , unassailability , unassailable , unassailableness , unassailablenesses , unassailably
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'assiduus' meaning 'sitting beside' or 'constant', and 'abilis' meaning 'capable' or 'able'. Unassailable means incapable of being attacked or criticized.
Trivia
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The term 'unassailable' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.
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The term 'unassailable' is often used in legal contexts to refer to evidence that is beyond challenge or doubt.
Related Concepts
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Invulnerable: Related concept meaning incapable of being harmed or damaged.
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Impregnable: Related concept meaning incapable of being captured or conquered.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'unassailable' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe characters or ideas that are beyond reproach or criticism. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', Hotspur is described as an 'unassailable' fortress that can only be taken by treachery.
How to Memorize "unassailable"
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visualize
- Visualize a fortress or a shield that is impervious to attacks.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of something that is beyond criticism or reproach.
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mnemonics
- Remember the phrase 'un-ass-ailable' where 'ass' stands for 'attack' and 'able' means 'capable of being attacked' but in this case, 'un' reverses the meaning.
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