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How to pronounce impregnable in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable
Derivation impregnability


an impregnable fortress.
Type Words
Synonyms inexpugnable


an impregnable argument.
impregnable self-confidence.
Type Words
Synonyms conceptive

Examples of impregnable

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If everyone applied the new patches promptly, Windows would be nigh impregnable.
From the theatlantic.com
She herself was like an impregnable virgin, though not puritanical or squeamish.
From the time.com
It seems impregnable, sides so steep no one could ever climb it, or so I imagine.
From the theaustralian.com.au
These were concreted into their Mannerheim Line, which they believed impregnable.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
Even the most impregnable vault or safe needs to be able to be opened by someone.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Old impregnable conundrums usually fall to the simplest, most elegant assaults.
From the time.com
Stephen reconnoitred Bristol in 1138 but decided that the town was impregnable.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A heady mix of extravagant talent, impregnable self-belief and ruthless execution.
From the telegraph.co.uk
When will commercial interests be able to develop the once-impregnable region?
From the kentucky.com
More examples
  • Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection"
  • Conceptive: capable of conceiving
  • Incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted; "an impregnable argument"; "impregnable self-confidence"
  • (impregnability) invulnerability: having the strength to withstand attack
  • (impregnably) in an impregnable manner; "the sight of that bland, impregnably righteous face has been enough to make their blood run cold"
  • Two ships and two establishments of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Impregnable: * was a 98-gun second rate. This ship of the line was launched in 1786 and wrecked in 1799. * was a 98-gun second-rate launched in 1810. ...
  • Too strong to be penetrated
  • A woman whose memory of labour is still vivid.
  • John Whites brand name for boots and shoes