Irremovable: meaning, definitions and examples

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irremovable

 

[ ˌɪrɪˈmuːvəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inability to be removed

Not able to be removed or taken away; permanent.

Synonyms

fixed, immutable, permanent.

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Word Description / Examples
irremovable

This word is used to describe something that cannot be removed or detached. It is generally used in technical or formal contexts.

  • The bolts are irremovable without special tools.
  • The stain on the carpet is irremovable.
permanent

Used to describe something that lasts for a long time or forever. It is common in both formal and informal contexts.

  • She has a permanent position at the company.
  • The marker left a permanent mark on the table.
immutable

This word describes something that cannot be changed or altered. It is often used in philosophical, scientific, or technical contexts.

  • The laws of physics are immutable.
  • Her decision was immutable and final.
fixed

Used to describe something that is securely placed or fastened and not likely to change. It is common in everyday and technical language.

  • The shelves are fixed to the wall.
  • He has a fixed routine every morning.

Examples of usage

  • The sticker on the glass was irremovable, no matter how hard I tried to peel it off.
  • The decision to paint the wall black was irremovable once the paint dried.

Translations

Translations of the word "irremovable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irremovível

🇮🇳 अचूक

🇩🇪 unentfernbar

🇮🇩 tak dapat dihilangkan

🇺🇦 незнімний

🇵🇱 nieusuwalny

🇯🇵 取り外せない

🇫🇷 irremplaçable

🇪🇸 inamovible

🇹🇷 çıkarılamaz

🇰🇷 제거할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للإزالة

🇨🇿 neodstranitelný

🇸🇰 neodstrániteľný

🇨🇳 不可移除的

🇸🇮 neodstranljiv

🇮🇸 ófjarlægjanlegur

🇰🇿 алынбайтын

🇬🇪 არასამყარი

🇦🇿 çıxarılmayan

🇲🇽 inamovible

Etymology

The word 'irremovable' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'removable'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of something being irremovable has been present throughout history, reflecting the human desire for permanence and stability.

See also: removable, removal, removed, remover, removing.