Imperishable

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    something that does not perish, or keeps for a long time in-plural
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.

    "an imperishable monument"

Adjective
  1. 1
    not perishable wordnet
  2. 2
    lasting a long time wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
abidingamaranthinedeathlessembalmedenduringenduring

Example

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"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.

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