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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

indelible Related Forms
in·del′·ibil′·ity noun in·del′·ibly adverb
indelible Synonyms

indelible

modif.

ingrained, enduring, lasting, unforgettable; see permanent 2.

indelible Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • imprint: The time I spent with James has left an indelible imprint on my mind.
  • impression: Yet, he makes an indelible impression in all his rare forays from the front bench.
  • ink: They can be embossed or written on with indelible ink.
  • mark: The early Scots left an indelible mark on Canada.
  • stain: Over a large area a black, sticky rain fell, leaving indelible stains.
  • pencil: This site is marked with an indelible skin pencil.