imperishable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Not perishable; not subject to decay.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmˈpɛɹɪʃəbəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.
noun
in the plural
Something that does not perish, or keeps for a long time
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.
Used this way, imperishable is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: something that does not perish
Antonyms
Sense: something that does not perish
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