Invincibility

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌvɪnsəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of invincibility

noun the quality of being too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Example Sentences

A1 Superheroes often have a sense of invincibility.

A2 Some video game characters gain invincibility for a short period of time.

B1 The belief in one's invincibility can lead to reckless behavior.

B2 The army thought their new technology would give them invincibility in battle.

C1 The boxer's confidence and skill gave him an aura of invincibility in the ring.

C2 Despite his many victories, he knew that true invincibility was impossible to achieve.

Examples of invincibility in a Sentence

formal The army believed their new armor would give them a sense of invincibility on the battlefield.

informal After winning the championship, he walked around with a sense of invincibility.

slang She strutted around the party like she had invincibility on her side.

figurative His confidence was so high that it seemed like he had a shield of invincibility around him.

Grammatical Forms of invincibility

• past tense: was invincible
• plural: invincibilities
• comparative: more invincible
• superlative: most invincible
• present tense: is invincible
• future tense: will be invincible
• perfect tense: has been invincible
• continuous tense: is being invincible
• singular: invincibility
• positive degree: invincible
• infinitive: to be invincible
• gerund: invincibility
• participle: invincible

Origin and Evolution of invincibility

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'invincibility' originated from the Latin word 'invincibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'invincibility' has retained its original meaning of being unable to be conquered or defeated. It is often used in contexts related to strength, power, and resilience.