"indefectible" meaning in English

See indefectible in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ Forms: more indefectible [comparative], most indefectible [superlative]
Etymology: in- + defect + -ible Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in|defect}} in- + defect Head templates: {{en-adj}} indefectible (comparative more indefectible, superlative most indefectible)
  1. Having the ability to resist defect or failure, permanent, lasting.
    Sense id: en-indefectible-en-adj-4FqG44WH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with in- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 74 26 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with in-: 64 36
  2. Without flaw or defect, perfect.
    Sense id: en-indefectible-en-adj-xZFBMUhh

Download JSON data for indefectible meaning in English (1.1kB)

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