Immovable: meaning, definitions and examples

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immovable

 

[ ɪˈmuːvəbl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

real estate

Not able to be moved or changed; fixed in place.

Synonyms

fixed, stationary, unmovable

Examples of usage

  • The house was built with immovable foundation.
  • The immovable property was passed down through generations.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

Something that cannot be changed or influenced.

Synonyms

constant, immutable, unchangeable

Examples of usage

  • In his mind, the concept of truth was an immovable.
  • The belief in justice was his immovable.

Translations

Translations of the word "immovable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imóvel

🇮🇳 अचल

🇩🇪 unbeweglich

🇮🇩 tak bergerak

🇺🇦 нерухомий

🇵🇱 nieruchomy

🇯🇵 動かない (ugokanai)

🇫🇷 immobile

🇪🇸 inmóvil

🇹🇷 hareketsiz

🇰🇷 움직이지 않는 (umjigiji anneun)

🇸🇦 غير متحرك

🇨🇿 nepohyblivý

🇸🇰 nehnuteľný

🇨🇳 不动的 (bù dòng de)

🇸🇮 nepremičen

🇮🇸 óhreyfanlegur

🇰🇿 қозғалмайтын

🇬🇪 უძრავი

🇦🇿 hərəkətsiz

🇲🇽 inmóvil

Etymology

The word 'immovable' originated from the Latin word 'immovabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'movabilis' (movable). The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, particularly in legal and philosophical discussions. The concept of immovability has been a key element in property rights and philosophical debates about permanence and change.

See also: immovability, movability, movable, move, moved, movement, mover, moves, movie, moving, movingly, remove, unmovable, unmovably, unmoved.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,473, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.