impregnable

• Beschreibt einen Ort oder ein Bauwerk, das so stark und gut geschützt ist, dass es nicht eingenommen oder mit Gewalt durchdrungen werden kann. Im übertragenen Sinn auch für etwas, das nicht zu erschüttern oder zu widerlegen ist.

Describes a place or structure that is so strong and well-protected that it cannot be entered or captured by force.

1. UnassailableC1formal

   So strong and well-constructed that it cannot be attacked or captured.

   Uneinnehmbar

   • The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
   • They built an impregnable wall around the city.
   • His argument was logically impregnable.

   Synonymefortifiedimpenetrableindestructibleinvincibleinvulnerablesecurestrongunassailable

   Antonymeassailabledefenselesspenetrableunprotectedvulnerableweak

2. FertileC2formal

   Capable of becoming pregnant or of conceiving offspring.

   Empfängnisfähig

   • The mare was confirmed to be impregnable by the veterinarian.
   • In some species, females are only impregnable during a specific season.
   • The study focused on factors that affect whether a woman is impregnable.

   Synonymefecundfertilefruitfulprolific

3. InvincibleC1formal

   Incapable of being defeated, overcome, or refuted.

   Uneinnehmbar

   • The team's defense seemed impregnable throughout the tournament.
   • Her confidence was an impregnable fortress against criticism.
   • The theory was considered impregnable until new evidence emerged.

   Synonymeindomitableinvincibleinvulnerableunassailableunbeatableunconquerable

   Antonymedefenselessexposedvulnerableweak