indomitable
adjective
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At five punchy syllables, indomitable is an imposing word, so it’s inevitable that some are perplexed by this synonym for impregnable. But it’s not so tough once you break it into parts. The prefix in- (spelled im- before b, m, and p) means “not” in an innumerable collection of English words. (How many have you counted so far?) The common suffix -able means “capable of, fit for, or worthy of.” Combine those two English affixes with the Latin verb domitare (“to tame”), and voila: indomitable. Indomitable was first used in English as a synonym of wild, describing—appropriately enough—things that cannot be tamed, but over time the wildness associated with indomitable developed into a specific kind of invulnerable strength.
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Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
His superb 2009 documentary The September Issue pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Vogue magazine, as orchestrated by the indomitable Anna Wintour.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Halfway through, Boilen casually mentions that her good friend Alan Sparhawk (of the band Low), with whom Lea has a band called the Murder of Crows, will be joining her for two of their songs; their duet is almost funereal, both somber and gorgeous, buoyed by an indomitable optimism.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
The indomitable spirit of our communities, the philanthropic generosity of the nation, the selflessness of volunteers, the dedication of public servants and the innovation and resources of the private sector have all been instrumental to our collective resilience.
—Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indomitable. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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