Definition

The quality of being unable to fail or be defective; perfection in reliability or integrity.

Example

The indefectibility of the institution was praised by its supporters.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of indefectibility in relationships?

Not really, what does it mean exactly?

It's about having a quality that never fails or breaks down, like true loyalty.

That sounds really important; I wish more people understood that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indefectibility is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "defectus" (from Latin, meaning failure or defect) and the suffix "-ibility" (meaning the quality of being). The word refers to the quality of being incapable of failing or defecting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') having a 'failure' ('defectus') — that's why indefectibility means the quality of never failing.

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