Immovable: meaning, definitions and examples

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immovable

[ ɪˈmuːvəbl ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.