Word: invincible

Associations

"Invincible" means unable to be defeated or overcome. It often describes someone or something with great strength, power, or resilience.

• Example 1: "The team felt invincible after winning ten games in a row." This shows how success makes them feel unbeatable.
• Example 2: "Superheroes are often portrayed as invincible beings." This highlights that superheroes have powers that make them seem unbeatable.
• Example 3: "He had an invincible spirit during the tough times." This indicates that his willpower made him feel uncapturable by difficulties.

The synonym "unbeatable" is similar, but "invincible" usually has a stronger connotation of power and might, while "unbeatable" can imply just being better in a particular competition or situation.

Substitution

Instead of "invincible," you could use:

• "unconquerable" which implies that something cannot be conquered or controlled.
• "unstoppable," which suggests that something cannot be halted or prevented.
• "indomitable," which means that someone cannot be defeated, but it often focuses more on spirit and courage rather than physical strength.

Deconstruction

The word "invincible" is made up of:

• Prefix: "in-" meaning 'not'.
• Root: "vincere" from Latin, meaning 'to conquer'.
• Suffix: "-ible," indicating that something can be (able to be).

This would imply "not able to be conquered," reflecting the essence of being unbeatable.

Inquiry

• When do you feel invincible in your life?
• Can you think of a time when someone or something you admired seemed invincible? What made you feel that way?
• How do you think the idea of being invincible affects people’s behavior and choices?