IMPREGNABLY

impregnably

(adverb) in an impregnable manner; “the sight of that bland, impregnably righteous face has been enough to make their blood run cold”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

impregnably (comparative more impregnably, superlative most impregnably)

In an impregnable manner; so as to defy attack.

Source: Wiktionary


IMPREGNABLE

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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