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indelible definition

in·del·ible (in del′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. that cannot be erased, blotted out, eliminated, etc.; permanent; lasting
  2. leaving an indelible mark indelible ink

Etymology: L indelibilis < in-, not + delibilis, perishable < delere, to destroy: see delete

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