If you were.....

[parttimer]

Invincible.

Would that mean you could never be killed? How about drowning or being launched into space where there is no air? I understand if you were immortal you just plain wouldn't die, but is it different if you are invincible?

 

[B5150]

Definition: 2 entries found for invincible.

in·vin·ci·ble Audio pronunciation of "invincible" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-vns-bl)
adj.

Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin invincibilis : in-, not;
see in-1 + vincibilis, conquerable; see vincible.]in·vinci·bili·ty or in·vinci·ble·ness n.
in·vinci·bly adv.

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invincible

adj : incapable of being overcome or subdued; "an invincible army"; "her invincible spirit" [syn: unbeatable, unvanquishable]

Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University

Thesaurus: 8 entries found for invincible.

Main Entry: invincible
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: indestructible
Synonyms: bulletproof, impassable, impregnable, indomitable, insuperable, inviolable, invulnerable, irresistible, powerful, strong, unassailable, unattackable, unbeatable, unconquerable, undefeatable, unsurmountable, untouchable, unyielding
Antonyms: defenseless, vulnerable
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Main Entry: almighty
Part of Speech: adjective 1
Definition: powerful
Synonyms: absolute, all-powerful, controlling, invincible, mighty, omnipotent, supreme
Antonyms: ineffectual, insignificant, powerless, weak
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Main Entry: dauntless
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: bold
Synonyms: brave, courageous, daring, doughty, fearless, gallant, game, heroic, indomitable, intrepid, invincible, lionhearted, resolute, stouthearted, unafraid, unconquerable, undaunted, unfearing, unflinching, valiant, valorous
Antonyms: afraid, daunted, fearful, frightened, irresolute, poltroon, scared, terrified, timid
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Main Entry: indomitable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: steadfast
Synonyms: dogged, impassable, impregnable, insuperable, insurmountable, invincible, invulnerable, obstinate, pertinacious, resolute, ruthless, staunch, stubborn, unassailable, unbeatable, unconquerable, undefeatable, unflinching, unyielding, willful
Antonyms: submissive, weak
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Main Entry: insurmountable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: impossible
Synonyms: forget it, hopeless, impassable, impregnable, inaccessible, indomitable, ineluctable, insuperable, invincible, no way*, no-go, no-win*, overwhelming, unbeatable, unconquerable, unmasterable, won't fly
Antonyms: surmountable
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* = informal or slang

Main Entry: irrefutable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: definite
Synonyms: accurate, apodeictic, apodictic, bet on, certain, double-checked, evident, final, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, invincible, ironclad, irrebuttable, irrefragable, irresistible, obvious, odds-on*, positive, proven, right on, set, sure, unanswerable, unassailable, undeniable, unimpeachable, unquestionable
Antonyms: unreliable
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* = informal or slang

Main Entry: irresistible
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: compelling
Synonyms: alluring, beautiful, beckoning, charming, drooly, enchanting, fascinating, foxy, glamorous, imperative, indomitable, ineluctable, inescapable, inevitable, inexorable, invincible, looker, lovable, mink, overpowering, overwhelming, potent, powerful, ravishing, scrumptious, seductive, sexy, stone, stunning, tempting, traffic-stopping, unavoidable, unconquerable, urgent
Source: Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.3.1)
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Main Entry: stout
Part of Speech: adjective 2
Definition: brawny
Synonyms: able-bodied, athletic, beefy, hard, hardy, hulking, husky, indomitable, invincible, lusty, muscular, robust, stable, stalwart, staunch, strapping, strong, sturdy, substantial, tenacious, tough, vigorous
Antonyms: flimsy, skinny
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Unfortunately, by the looks of it, invincible or not, you're still gonna die.

 

[Pioneer]

that kind of question is in line with "is there an end to space?"

 

[B5150]

Reminds me of the agnostic, dyslexic, insomniac who was awake all night wondering if there really was a dog.

 

[RSX-S]

If a tree falls in the woods and there is nobody around to hear it, does it make a noise?

Which came first, chicken or the egg?:blink:

 

[millerman]

the chicken

 

[OCCFan023]

Reminds me of the agnostic, dyslexic, insomniac who was awake all night wondering if there really was a dog.

Im just curiouse if theres a longer riddle/brain teaser that went with that. Never heard it before sounds interesting though