Unalterably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unalterably

 

[ ʌnˈɑːltərəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

not able to change

Unalterably means in a way that cannot be altered or changed. It emphasizes the permanence and immutability of a situation or state.

Synonyms

immutably, inflexibly, irrevocably, permanently.

Examples of usage

  • She was unalterably committed to her beliefs.
  • The decision was made unalterably and could not be revisited.
  • The terms of the agreement were unalterably fixed.
  • He seemed unalterably set in his ways.

Translations

Translations of the word "unalterably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalteravelmente

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unveränderlich

🇮🇩 secara tidak dapat diubah

🇺🇦 незмінно

🇵🇱 niezmiennie

🇯🇵 不変に (ふへんに)

🇫🇷 inaltérablement

🇪🇸 inalterablemente

🇹🇷 değişmez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 변하지 않게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير قابل للتغيير

🇨🇿 nezměnitelně

🇸🇰 nezmeniteľne

🇨🇳 不可改变地 (bù kě gǎi biàn de)

🇸🇮 nespremenljivo

🇮🇸 óbreytanlega

🇰🇿 өзгермейтіндей

🇬🇪 არამატერიალურად

🇦🇿 dəyişməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 inalterablemente

Etymology

The word 'unalterably' is formed from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the root 'alter', which comes from the Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change'. The Latin root is derived from 'alter', a word signifying 'other' or 'another'. The term began to appear in English around the late 16th century as a modification of 'alter' combined with the negating prefix to convey the idea of something that cannot be changed. Over time, its usage has evolved, and it is now commonly used in formal contexts, especially when discussing laws, principles, and contracts that are viewed as immutable or fixed. The adverbial form emphasizes the inability to modify the associated action or idea, making it particularly useful in legal and philosophical discussions.