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ineffaceably

Advanced (C1/C2)

IPA: /ɪnˈɛf.ə.seɪ.bli/

KK: /ɪnˈɛfɪsəblɪ/

adverb
Definition

In a way that cannot be erased or removed; permanently.


Example

The memories of that day are ineffaceably etched in my mind.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever felt that some memories stay with you ineffaceably?
Sloth B
Absolutely, some moments just stick in your mind forever.
Sloth A
It's like they become a part of who you are.
Sloth B
Exactly! Those experiences shape us in ways we can't forget.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indelibly
permanently
unforgettably
Antonyms
temporarily
fugaciously
ephemerally
Root Explanation

Ineffaceably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "efface" (from Latin "effacere", meaning to erase or wipe out), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "ineffaceably" means in a manner that cannot be erased or wiped out.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'erased' ('efface') and remember that 'ineffaceably' means it cannot be removed.

Visually Confused Words
uneffaceably
uneffaceable
indefaceable
effaceable
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