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imperishable
What does imperishable mean?
imperishable (adjective): not subject to decay; enduring permanently.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does imperishable come from?
From Middle French impérissable.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of imperishable?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “imperishable” mean?
completely free from dirt or contamination
Not quite: that's what pristine means.
composed of people from all over the world
Not quite: that's what cosmopolitan means.
not subject to decay; enduring permanently
Right! That's what “imperishable” means.
high, tall, having great height or stature
Not quite: that's what lofty means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “imperishable”?
abiding
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elusive
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dubious
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upfront
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