invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued

a seemingly invincible army

invincibility

(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

invincibleness

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl-nəs 

noun

invincibly

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē 

adverb

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Invincible Has Latin Origins

Invincible comes from Latin invincibilis—a combination of the negative prefix in- with the Latin verb vincere, meaning "to conquer." Vincere also gave English vincible, meaning (unsurprisingly) "capable of being overcome or subdued."

Synonyms

• bulletproof
• impregnable
• indomitable
• insuperable
• insurmountable
• invulnerable
• unbeatable
• unconquerable
• unstoppable

Examples of invincible in a Sentence

The loss proved that the team is not invincible.

an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match

Recent Examples on the Web

With backing from the Persian Empire, which saw Athens as a mutual adversary, the Spartan leader Lysander constructed an armada large enough to destroy the ostensibly invincible Athenian navy. —Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 6 Mar. 2025

Black Dragon is invincible—at least in the game. —Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

The big battle between Johnny and the seemingly invincible Sensei Wolf sets off the beginning of the series finale. —Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025

The opponents were significant — Bayer Leverkusen hadn’t lost a game all season in any competition and were on course for a historic invincible treble. —The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

: incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued

an invincible army

invincibility

(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

invincibly

(ˈ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē 

adverb