Indelible
Pronunciation : In*del"i*ble
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. indelebilis; pref.in- not + delebilis capable of being destroyed: cf. F. ind?l?bile. See In- not, and Deleble.] [Formerly written also indeleble, which accords with the etymology of the word.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913