Definitions for: Impregnable


[adj] impossible to take by storm
[adj] able to withstand attack; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"



Webster (1913) Definition: Im*preg"na*ble, a. [F. imprenable; pref. im- not +
prenable pregnable, fr. prendre to take, L. prehendere. See
Comprehend, Get to obtain.]
Not to be stormed, or taken by assault; incapable of being
subdued; able to resist attack; unconquerable; as, an
impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue.

The man's affection remains wholly unconcerned and
impregnable. --South.
-- Im*preg"na*ble*ness, n. -- Im*preg"na*bly, adv.


Im*preg"na*ble, a. [See Impregnate.] (Biol.)
Capable of being impregnated, as the egg of an animal, or the
ovule of a plant.

Synonyms: inexpugnable, inviolable, invulnerable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, unconquerable

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