impregnable

[ɪmˈpɹɛɡnəbəl]
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An impregnable place or thing is one that can't be broken into or overcome easily. A strong fortress could be an example of an impregnable location.

Think about defending your favorite video game character against a tough enemy - you might want to take shelter behind something impregnable, like a shield or a safe zone. In real life, a city with high walls and deep moats could be considered impregnable until someone invents a way to breach those defenses. The term can also apply to abstract ideas, like an argument that's too complex for someone to refute.

How common is "impregnable"?

Word impregnable is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • (of a fortress, wall, etc., also used figuratively) Too strong to be penetrated.