invictus
[ɪnˈwɪk.tʊs]
The English word 'unconquerable' is translated into Latin as invictus.
The word means 'not conquerable'.
Meaning: not conquerable (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is built from the prefix in-, which functions as a negation meaning 'not'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is invictus, the feminine singular is invicta and the neuter singular is invictum. The masculine plural form is invicti.
Did you know?
- The word invictus is a relative of the English word 'convict', which comes from the same Latin verb vincō meaning 'to conquer' or 'to overcome'.
- In the Roman Empire, the Sol Invictus or 'Unconquered Sun' was an official cult and deity, symbolizing the sun's power to overcome the darkness of winter.
- The root of invictus, vincō, is the same source for the English words 'victory' and 'vanquish'.
Example conversation
Lucia and Marcus discuss a legendary warrior.
- LuciaEstne hic miles fortis?Is this soldier brave?
- MarcusIta, omnes dicunt eum invictum esse.Yes, everyone says that he is unconquerable.
- LuciaNumquam victus est?Has he never been defeated?
- MarcusNihil eum vincere potest.Nothing can conquer him.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry invictus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries invictus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
