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   impregnable

   /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into: "a massive and impregnable fortress" Similar invulnerableimpenetrableunattackableunassailableinviolablesecurestrongstoutsafefortress-likewell fortifiedwell defendedinvincibleunconquerableunbeatableindestructibleOpposite vulnerable
   • ▪ unable to be defeated or overcome: "Liverpool used their good fortune to forge an impregnable lead" Similar unassailableunbeatableundefeatableunshakeableinvincibleindomitableunconquerableunstoppableinvulnerableOpposite vulnerable

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French imprenable, from in- ‘not’ + prendre ‘take’ (from Latin prehendere). The current spelling arose in the 16th century, perhaps influenced by Old French variants.

   Derivatives

   • 1. impregnability noun
   • 2. impregnably adverb

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   What does impregnate mean?

   • Or, according to Wiktionary 's short definition: (Of a fortress, wall, etc.) Too strong to be penetrated. On the other hand, the meanings of impregnate, in addition to "make pregnant", include 3. To fill throughout; saturate: a cotton wad that was impregnated with ether. 4. To permeate or imbue: impregnate a speech with optimism.

   Why does "impregnable" mean 'cannot be impregnated'?

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   What does impregnable mean?

   • The meaning of IMPREGNABLE is incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable. How to use impregnable in a sentence. Did you know?

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   What is an impregnable building?

   • Definition of impregnable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary an impregnable building is so strongly built that it cannot be entered by force strong and impossible to defeat or change synonym invincible The team built up an impregnable 5–1 lead. Definition of impregnable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is an impregnable argument?

   • an impregnable argument. susceptible to impregnation, as an egg. See invincible. It was a ponderous labyrinth of bolts, locks, and steel doors, making it an almost impregnable fortress. When Sherman reached those earthworks, he thought them the most impregnable he had ever seen. His place in the hearts of most Thai is central and impregnable.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › impregnableIMPREGNABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Impregnable means so strongly built and/or defended that it cannot be entered by force, or powerful and impossible to beat, especially in sport. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences.

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     IMPREGNABLE meaning: 1. A building or other place that is...

   • Znaczenie Impregnable, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     impregnable definicja: 1. A building or other place that is...

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     IMPREGNABLE translate: （建筑或其他场所）坚不可摧的，固若金汤的, （尤指体育运动中）不可战胜的....

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     IMPREGNABLE translate: （建築或其他場所）堅不可摧的，固若金湯的, （尤指體育運動中）不可戰勝的....

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › impregnableImpregnable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Impregnable means incapable of being taken by assault or unconquerable. Learn its synonyms, etymology, examples, and word history from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Impregnable definition: strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable. See examples of IMPREGNABLE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › impregnableIMPREGNABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Impregnable means unable to be broken into or captured, or unshakable or unyielding. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

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   When something is impregnable it is not easily taken by force and can stand up to any attack. We usually use it in reference to some form of protection, like a fort or a solid defensive line in football.

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   Impregnable means so strongly built that it cannot be entered by force or so strongly defended that it cannot be defeated or changed. Learn how to use this word with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and example sentences.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › impregnableIMPREGNABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Impregnable means so strongly built and/or defended that it cannot be entered by force or beaten in sports. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.