imperishable
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im·per·ish·a·ble
(ĭm-pĕr′ĭ-shə-bəl)adj.
Not perishable: imperishable food; imperishable hopes.
im·per′ish·a·bil′i·ty, im·per′ish·a·ble·ness n.
im·per′ish·a·bly adv.
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imperishable
(ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəbəl)adj
1. not subject to decay or deterioration: imperishable goods.
2. not likely to be forgotten: imperishable truths.
imˌperishaˈbility, imˈperishableness n
imˈperishably adv
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im•per•ish•a•ble
(ɪmˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl)adj.
not subject to decay; enduring.
im•per′ish•a•ble•ness, n.
im•per′ish•a•bly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | imperishable - not perishable perishable - liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay; "this minute and perishable planet"; "perishable foods such as butter and fruit" |
2. | imperishable - unceasing; "an abiding belief"; "imperishable truths" |
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imperishable
adjective indestructible, permanent, enduring, eternal, abiding, perennial, perpetual, immortal, unforgettable, everlasting, undying, unfading My memories are within me, imperishable.
dying, fading, mortal, forgettable, perishable, destructible
dying, fading, mortal, forgettable, perishable, destructible
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imperishable
adj (lit) → unverderblich; (fig) → unvergänglich
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