Definition

Something that cannot be erased or removed; it leaves a lasting mark or impression.

Example

The memories of that day were ineffaceable, forever etched in her mind.

Conversation

I still remember our childhood adventures like they were yesterday.

Yeah, those memories are truly ineffaceable in my mind.

It's amazing how some moments stick with us forever.

Absolutely! They shape who we are, don’t they?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ineffaceable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "efface" (from Latin "effacere", meaning to erase or wipe out), and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "ineffaceable" means not capable of being erased or wiped out.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'erased' ('efface') and is 'not' ('in-') capable of being removed — that's what ineffaceable means.

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