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IMPREGNABLE
impregnable, inexpugnable
(adjective) incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted; “an impregnable argument”; “impregnable self-confidence”
conceptive, impregnable
(adjective) capable of conceiving
impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable
(adjective) immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; “an impregnable fortress”; “fortifications that made the frontier inviolable”; “a secure telephone connection”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
impregnable (comparative more impregnable, superlative most impregnable)
(of a fortress, wall, etc, also used figuratively) Too strong to be penetrated.
Etymology 2
Adjective
impregnable (comparative more impregnable, superlative most impregnable)
Capable of being impregnated.
Source: Wiktionary
Im*preg"na*ble, a. Etym: [F. imprenable; pref. im- not + prenable pregnable, fr. prendre to take, L. prehendere. See Comprehend, Get to obtain.]
Definition: Not to be stormed, or taken by assault; incapable of being subdued; able to resist attack; unconquerable; as, an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. The man's affection remains wholly unconcerned and impregnable. South.
– Im*preg"na*ble*ness, n.
– Im*preg"na*bly, adv.
Im*preg"na*ble, a. Etym: [See Impregnate.] (Biol.)
Definition: Capable of being impregnated, as the egg of an animal, or the ovule of a plant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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