indefectible

[ in-di-fek-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not defectible; not liable to defect or failure.
2. not liable to fault or imperfection; faultless.

indefectible

/ ˌɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl /

adjective

1. not subject to decay or failure
2. flawless

Derived Forms

• ˌindeˈfectibly, adverb
• ˌindeˌfectiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• inde·fecti·bili·ty noun
• inde·fecti·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indefectible¹

First recorded in 1650–60; in- ³ + defectible ( def )

Example Sentences

“There is no question through this resolution of forgetting the memorial aspect and the indefectible link between the commune and this part of Paris,” Ms. Taïeb said.

From New York Times

Anne-Birgitte Fonsmark, the director of Ordrupgaard, called Wilhelm Hansen “independent, visionary, and industrious, and driven by an indefectible passion,” in a statement, noting that the exhibit embodies his desire to bring French art to broad audiences.

From New York Times

St. Paul in the Epistles to the Ephesians describes the Church as a body of which the Head is in heaven, and the Author of its indefectible life abiding in it as His temple.

From Project Gutenberg

Indefectible, in-de-fekt′i-bl, adj. incapable of defect: unfailing.

From Project Gutenberg

And the authority of the Church, being on this point sovereign and indefectible, could not remain invisible and indeterminate.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• excellent
• foolproof
• ideal
• impeccable
• pure
• splendid
• superb