What is "indelibleness"

Indelible \In*del"i*ble\, a. [L. indelebilis; pref. in- not + delebilis capable of being destroyed: cf. F. ind['e]l['e]bile. See In- not, and Deleble.] [Formerly written also indeleble, which accords with the etymology of the word.]

1. That can not be removed, washed away, blotted out, or effaced; incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten; as, indelible characters; an indelible stain; an indelible impression on the memory.

2. That can not be annulled; indestructible. [R.]

   They are endued with indelible power from above.
   --Sprat.

   Indelible colors, fast colors which do not fade or tarnish by exposure.

   Indelible ink, an ink not obliterated by washing; esp., a solution of silver nitrate.

   Syn: Fixed; fast; permanent; ineffaceable. -- In*del"i*ble*ness, n. -- In*del"i*bly, adv.

   Indelibly stamped and impressed.
   --J. Ellis.

n. Quality of being indelible.