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IMPERISHABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does imperishable mean?
• IMPERISHABLE (adjective)
The adjective IMPERISHABLE has 2 senses:
1. not perishable
2. lasting a long time
Familiarity information: IMPERISHABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not perishable
Similar:
durable; indestructible; perdurable; undestroyable (very long lasting)
imputrescible (not subject to decay)
Antonym:
perishable (liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay)
Derivation:
imperishability (the property of being resistant to decay)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lasting a long time
Synonyms:
abiding; enduring; imperishable
Context example:
imperishable truths
Similar:
lasting; permanent (continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place)
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