vin·ci·ble

[vin-suh-buhl]
adjective
capable of being conquered or overcome: vincible fears.

Origin:
1540–50; < Latin vincibilis, equivalent to vinc(ere) to overcome + -ibilis -ible

vin·ci·bil·i·ty, vin·ci·ble·ness, noun
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vincible (ˈvɪnsɪbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
rare capable of being defeated or overcome
 
[C16: from Latin vincibilis, from vincere to conquer]
 
vinci'bility
 
n
 
'vincibleness
 
n

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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