in|vul´ner|a|ble|ness

in|vul´ner|a|ble|ness
in|vul|ner|a|ble «ihn VUHL nuhr uh buhl», adjective.
1. that cannot be wounded or hurt; sfe from attack: »

Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel.

2. Figurative. proof against attack; not easily assailable: »

an invulnerable argument.

SYNONYM(S): tenable, impregnable.
in|vul´ner|a|ble|ness, noun.
in|vul´ner|a|bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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