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indelible(dictionary)
indelible(dictionary)

indelible (iou)



indelible adjective. L15.
[French indelebile or Latin indelebilis, formed as IN-3 + DELIBLE.]
Unable to be deleted, blotted out, or effaced (lit. & fig.); permanent; (of ink, a pencil, etc.) that makes permanent marks.
C. Darwin Man still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. J. C. Powys The striking originality..of the young servant had made an indelible impression upon the peer's mind. W. S. Churchill The King..bears the indelible shame of the deed. G. Priestland A priest has private and indelible powers to celebrate the Mass.
indeli'bility noun (rare) E19.
indelibly adverb E17.