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Unalterable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unalterable

 

[ ʌn'ɔːltərəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inflexible

Not capable of being changed or altered; remaining the same over time.

Synonyms

fixed, immutable, permanent, unchangeable

Examples of usage

  • The laws of physics are considered unalterable.
  • His decision was final and unalterable.
  • The company's policy on refunds is unalterable.
  • The unalterable truth is that time waits for no one.
  • Her unalterable commitment to the cause impressed everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "unalterable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalterável

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय

🇩🇪 unveränderlich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diubah

🇺🇦 незмінний

🇵🇱 niezmienny

🇯🇵 不変

🇫🇷 inaltérable

🇪🇸 inalterable

🇹🇷 değiştirilemez

🇰🇷 변경할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتغيير

🇨🇿 nezměnitelný

🇸🇰 nezmeniteľný

🇨🇳 不可改变的

🇸🇮 nespremenljiv

🇮🇸 óbreytanlegur

🇰🇿 өзгермейтін

🇬🇪 უცვლელი

🇦🇿 dəyişməz

🇲🇽 inalterable

Word origin

The word 'unalterable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'alterable' which comes from the Latin 'alterare' meaning 'to change'. Therefore, 'unalterable' refers to something that cannot be changed or altered. The concept of unalterable principles or truths has been prevalent throughout history, often associated with philosophical and scientific discussions on the nature of reality and permanence.

See also: alter, alterably, alteration, alterations, altercation, altered, alterer, altering, alternating, inalterably, subaltern, unaltered.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,951, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.