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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Indelible \In*del"i*ble\, a. [L. indelebilis pref. in- not + delebilis capable of being destroyed: cf F. ind['e]l['e]bile. See {In-} not and {Deleble}.] [Formerly written also {indeleble}, which accords with the etymology of the word.] 1. That can not be removed, washed away blotted out or effaced; incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten; as indelible characters; an indelible stain; an indelible impression on the memory. 2. That can not be annulled; indestructible. [R.] They are endued with indelible power from above. --Sprat. {Indelible colors}, fast colors which do not fade or tarnish by exposure. {Indelible ink}, an ink obliterated by washing; esp., a solution of silver nitrate. Syn: Fixed; fast permanent; ineffaceable. -- {In*del"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*del"i*bly}, adv Indelibly stamped and impressed. --J. Ellis. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: indelibly adv : in an indelible manner; "this tradition has left its mark indelibly upon the social, political, educational and industrial fabric of this country"
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