INDELIBLY

indelibly

(adverb) in an indelible manner; “this tradition has left its mark indelibly upon the social, political, educational and industrial fabric of this country”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

indelibly (comparative more indelibly, superlative most indelibly)

In an indelible manner.

Source: Wiktionary


INDELIBLE

In*del"i*ble, a. Etym: [L. indelebilis; pref.in- not + delebilis capable of being destroyed: cf. F. indélébile. See In- not, and Deleble.] [Formerly written also indeleble, which accords with the etymology of the word.]

1. That can not be removed, washed away, blotted out, or effaced; incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten; as, indelible characters; an indelible stain; an indelible impression on the memory.

2. That can not be annulled; indestructible. [R.] They are endued with indelible power from above. Sprat. Indelible colors, fast colors which do not fade or tarnish by exposure.

– Indelible ink, an ink obliterated by washing; esp., a solution of silver nitrate.

Syn.

– Fixed; fast; permanent; ineffaceable.

– In*del"i*ble*ness, n.

– In*del"i*bly, adv. Indelibly stamped and impressed. J. Ellis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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