indelible
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ə adjective
1.
making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like: indelible ink.
2.
that cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like: the indelible memories of war; the indelible influence of a great teacher.
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indelible (ɪnˈdɛlɪbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | incapable of being erased or obliterated |
| 2. | making indelible marks: indelible ink |
| [C16: from Latin indēlēbilis indestructible, from | |
| indeli'bility | |
| —n | |
| in'delibleness | |
| —n | |
| in'delibly | |
| —adv | |
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Indelible
is an SAT word you need to know.
So is obtuse. Does it mean:
| firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: |
| not perceptive |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
indelible
1529, from L. indelebilis "indelible, imperishable," from in- "not" + delebilis "able to be destroyed," from delere "destroy, blot out" (see delete).
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Example sentences
But to the half-dozen photographers and reporters who watched the helicopters depart, the details are indelible.
The night behind bars made an indelible impression, and he never joined a gang.
All prescription orders must be signed in ink or indelible pencil to prevent anyone from altering a legitimate prescription.
Along the way, the network made headlines and supplied countless indelible memories.
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