Definition

Not able to be harmed or damaged; completely safe from attack or injury.

Example

The superhero was considered invulnerable, able to withstand any attack without injury.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new superhero movie?

Yeah! They say the hero is invulnerable to any attack.

That's so cool! I love characters that seem unbeatable.

For sure, it makes the story way more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Invulnerable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "vulnerabilis" (from Latin "vulnerare", meaning to wound). The word describes something that cannot be wounded or harmed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'wounded' ('vulnerare') — that's why invulnerable means unable to be harmed.

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