indelible Meaning, Definition & Usage

In*del"i*ble adjective

Etymology

L. indelebilis; pref.in- not + delebilis capable of being destroyed: cf. F. indélébile. See In- not, and Deleble.

Definitions

1. That can not be removed, washed away, blotted out, or effaced; incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten; as, indelible characters; an indelible stain; an indelible impression on the memory.
2. That can not be annulled; indestructible. R.

   They are endued with indelible power from above. Sprat.

   Syn. -- Fixed; fast; permanent; ineffaceable. -- In*del"i*ble*ness, n. -- In*del"i*bly, adv.

   Indelibly stamped and impressed. J. Ellis.