Indelible

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛləbəl/

Definitions of indelible

adjective unable to be forgotten or removed

Example Sentences

A1 The indelible ink left a mark on his shirt that wouldn't come out.

A2 The memories of her childhood were indelible, always at the forefront of her mind.

B1 The impact of the book had an indelible effect on the reader, causing them to reflect on their own life.

B2 The artist's work left an indelible impression on the art world, changing the way people viewed contemporary art.

C1 The indelible bond between the two friends was unbreakable, even in the face of adversity.

C2 The indelible legacy of the great leader continued to inspire generations long after their passing.

Examples of indelible in a Sentence

formal The artist's work left an indelible mark on the art world.

informal The movie made an indelible impression on me.

slang That concert was so lit, it left an indelible memory in my mind.

figurative The love they shared was so strong, it left an indelible bond between them.

Grammatical Forms of indelible

• past tense: indelibly
• plural: indelibles
• comparative: more indelible
• superlative: most indelible
• present tense: indelible
• future tense: will be indelible
• perfect tense: has been indelible
• continuous tense: is being indelible
• singular: indelible
• positive degree: indelible
• infinitive: to indelible
• gerund: indelibly
• participle: indelible

Origin and Evolution of indelible

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indelible' originated from the Latin word 'indelibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'delere' (meaning 'to delete or erase').

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that cannot be removed or erased, 'indelible' has evolved to also convey the idea of something lasting or enduring.