The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
imperishable — index constant, durable, indefeasible, indelible, indestructible, infallible, infinite, permanent, perp … Law dictionary
imperishable — (adj.) 1640s, from assimilated form of in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + PERISHABLE (Cf. perishable) … Etymology dictionary
imperishable — [im per′ish ə bəl] adj. not perishable; that will not die or decay; indestructible; immortal imperishability n. imperishably adv … English World dictionary
imperishable — adjective Date: circa 1585 1. not perishable or subject to decay 2. enduring or occurring forever < imperishable fame > • imperishability noun • imperishable noun • imperishableness noun • imperishably … New Collegiate Dictionary
imperishable — adjective Not perishable; not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring permanently; as, an imperishable monument; imperishable renown … Wiktionary
imperishable — [[t]ɪmpe̱rɪʃəb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ Something that is imperishable cannot disappear or be destroyed. [LITERARY] My memories are within me, imperishable. Syn: enduring … English dictionary
imperishable — adjective formal formed or made in a way that will exist for a long time or for ever: The manufacturers claim that the material is imperishable. | imperishable memories opposite perishable … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
imperishable — im|per|ish|a|ble [ımˈperıʃəbəl] adj formal existing or continuing for a long time or for ever ▪ a set of imperishable truths … Dictionary of contemporary English
imperishable — im|per|ish|a|ble [ ım perıʃəbl ] adjective LITERARY something that is imperishable will never disappear, be destroyed, or be forgotten: EVERLASTING … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
imperishable — UK [ɪmˈperɪʃəb(ə)l] / US adjective literary something that is imperishable will never disappear, be destroyed, or be forgotten … English dictionary
