indissoluble

[ in-di-sol-yuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not dissoluble; incapable of being dissolved, decomposed, undone, or destroyed.
2. firm or stable.
3. perpetually binding or obligatory.

indissoluble

/ ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being dissolved or broken; permanent

Derived Forms

• ˌindisˈsolubly, adverb
• ˌindisˌsoluˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• indis·solu·bili·ty indis·solu·ble·ness noun
• indis·solu·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indissoluble¹

From the Latin word indissolūbilis, dating back to 1535–45. See in- ³, dissoluble

Example Sentences

The Vatican holds that marriage is an indissoluble union between man and woman.

From Washington Times

"Your state visit to China demonstrates the high level of relations between our two countries and once again confirms the indissoluble bond with China."

From Reuters

But at the heart of that blend is a seemingly indissoluble affection — especially between Kerr and Green, a partnership that is every bit as vital to them as the Splash Brothers.

From Washington Post

The love trial ended in mutual frustration, but their bond was indissoluble.

From Los Angeles Times

While Berlusconi has secured another political life for himself, the survival of his party long-term remains uncertain given it seems indissolubly linked to Berlusconi’s active presence on the scene.

From Washington Times