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indelible

/ɪnˈdeləbl/
in · del · i · ble /ɪn · ˈdel · ə · bl/
English Definition
adj. Permanent and lasting; unforgettable
中文释义
不可磨灭的，擦不掉的
Significado en Español
indeleble
한국어 뜻
지울 수 없는, 불멸의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thể xóa, vĩnh viễn
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Example Sentence

The experience left an indelible mark on his memory.

这次经历在他的记忆中留下了不可磨灭的印记。

Synonyms
permanent lasting unforgettable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(not) + del(erase, delete) + ible → unerasable, unforgettable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “indelible”.

  1. A Temporary
  2. B Forgettable
  3. C Permanent
  4. D Visible
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C — Permanent. “indelible” means adj. Permanent and lasting; unforgettable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kind teacher left a deep, ______ mark on every student she ever taught.

  1. A indelible
  2. B faint
  3. C temporary
  4. D erasable
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A — indelible. “indelible” means adj. Permanent and lasting; unforgettable

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Common questions about “indelible”

What does “indelible” mean?

indelible — adj. Permanent and lasting; unforgettable. In Chinese: 不可磨灭的，擦不掉的.

How do you pronounce “indelible”?

indelible is pronounced /ɪnˈdeləbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · del · i · ble.

How do you use “indelible” in a sentence?

The experience left an indelible mark on his memory. (这次经历在他的记忆中留下了不可磨灭的印记。)

What are synonyms for “indelible”?

permanent, lasting, unforgettable — all close in meaning to indelible (adj. Permanent and lasting; unforgettable).

Is “indelible” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. indelible appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “indelible”?

in-(not) + del(erase, delete) + ible → unerasable, unforgettable.

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