Imperishable
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 something that does not perish, or keeps for a long time in-plural
Adjective
- 1 Not perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.
"an imperishable monument"
Adjective
- 1 not perishable wordnet
- 2 lasting a long time wordnet
Example
More examples"Believe that many precepts are better than much wealth; for wealth quickly fails us, but precepts abide through all time; for wisdom alone of all possessions is imperishable."
Etymology
From Middle French impérissable. See im- + perishable.