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impregnable1 definition

im·preg·nable (im preg′nə bəl)

adjective

  1. not capable of being captured or entered by force
  2. unshakable; unyielding; firm an impregnable belief

Etymology: ME imprenable < OFr: see in- & pregnable

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impregnable2 definition

im·preg·nable (im preg′nə bəl)

adjective

that can be impregnated

Etymology: impregnate + -able

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