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indefectible
CIDE DICTIONARY
indefectible, a. [Pref. in- not + defectible: cf. F. indéfectible.].
Not defectible; unfailing; not liable to defect, failure, or decay. [1913 Webster]
"An indefectible treasure in the heavens." [1913 Webster]
"A state of indefectible virtue and happiness." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
indefectible, adj.
1 unfailing; not liable to defect or decay.
2 faultless.
1 unfailing; not liable to defect or decay.
2 faultless.
Etymology
IN-(1) + defectible f. LL defectibilis (as DEFECT)
ROGET THESAURUS
indefectible
Perfection
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