Impregnability (Noun)
Meaning
Having the strength to withstand attack.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ancient fortress's impenetrable walls were renowned for their impregnability, withstanding numerous sieges throughout the centuries.
- The citadel's imposing presence was a testament to its impregnability, with high walls and strategic location that deterred many would-be invaders.
- After centuries of resisting conquest, the fort's reputation for impregnability was unshaken, its solid defenses remaining impervious to siege warfare.
- Throughout the Middle Ages, the medieval town's triple walls provided the citizens with a reassuring sense of impregnability, safe from invaders.
- Thanks to its unyielding concrete construction and steep defenses, the bunkers remained in excellent condition, retaining their original impregnability after decades of conflict.