Immovability: meaning, definitions and examples
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immovability
[ ˌɪməʊˈvæbɪlɪti ]
inability to move
Immovability refers to the state or quality of being unable to move or being fixed in place. It can be the physical inability to move due to a medical condition or the state of being motionless or stationary.
Synonyms
fixedness, rigidity, stability
Examples of usage
- The immovability of the large boulder made it impossible to push it.
- His immovability during the negotiations showed his determination.
- The immovability of the heavy statue impressed the visitors.
- The immovability of the tree roots prevented the tree from falling over.
- She was surprised by the immovability of the heavy door.
Translations
Translations of the word "immovability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imobilidade
🇮🇳 अचलता
🇩🇪 Unbeweglichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakbergerakan
🇺🇦 нерухомість
🇵🇱 nieruchomość
🇯🇵 不動
🇫🇷 immobilité
🇪🇸 inmovilidad
🇹🇷 hareketsizlik
🇰🇷 부동
🇸🇦 الثبات
🇨🇿 nepohyblivost
🇸🇰 nepohyblivosť
🇨🇳 不动性
🇸🇮 nepremičnost
🇮🇸 óhreyfanleiki
🇰🇿 қозғалмаушылық
🇬🇪 უძრაობა
🇦🇿 hərəkətsizlik
🇲🇽 inmovilidad
Etymology
The word immovability originates from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' or 'without', and the word 'movability', which is derived from the verb 'move'. The concept of immovability has been present throughout history, with various cultures valuing stability and steadfastness. The term has been used in literature, philosophy, and everyday language to describe the state of being unable to move or change.
See also: immovable, movability, movable, move, moved, movement, mover, moves, movie, moving, movingly, remove, unmovable, unmovably, unmoved.