Definition of Indeleble
In*del"i*ble (?), a. [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 not 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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- having the quality of being difficult to remove, wash away, blot out, or efface;
- incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten.
indelible ink
an indelible stain
an indelible impression on the memory
- incapable of being annulled
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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