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immovable

im·mov·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-moo-vuh-buh l]
    • /ɪˈmu və bəl/
    • /ɪˈmuː.və.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-moo-vuh-buh l]
    • /ɪˈmu və bəl/

Definitions of immovable word

  • adjective immovable incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary. 1
  • adjective immovable incapable of being influenced by feeling; emotionless: an immovable heart; an immovable tyrant. 1
  • adjective immovable incapable of being moved from one's purpose, opinion, etc.; steadfast; unyielding. 1
  • adjective immovable not subject to change; unalterable. 1
  • adjective immovable not moving; motionless. 1
  • adjective immovable Law. not liable to be removed, or permanent in place. (of property) real, as distinguished from personal. 1

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Origin of immovable

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English immevable, immovable; see im-2, movable

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Parts of speech for Immovable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

immovable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for immovable

adj immovable

  • uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
  • unshakable — to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
  • motionless — without motion: a motionless statue.
  • impassive — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
  • steadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.

Antonyms for immovable

adj immovable

  • willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
  • mobile — capable of moving or being moved readily.
  • supple — bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible: a supple bough.
  • unstable — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
  • changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.

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