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- [in-eyl-yuh-nuh-buh l, -ey-lee-uh-]
- /ɪnˈeɪl yə nə bəl, -ˈeɪ li ə-/
- /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bl̩/
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- [in-eyl-yuh-nuh-buh l, -ey-lee-uh-]
- /ɪnˈeɪl yə nə bəl, -ˈeɪ li ə-/
Definitions of inalienable word
- adjective inalienable not transferable to another or not capable of being taken away or denied; not alienable: inalienable rights, freedoms, and liberties; an inalienable territory; inalienable principles and values. 1
- noun inalienable Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor. 1
- adjective inalienable that cannot be taken away 1
- adjective inalienable If you say that someone has an inalienable right to something, you are emphasizing that they have a right to it which cannot be changed or taken away. 0
- adjective inalienable not able to be transferred to another; not alienable 0
- adjective inalienable that may not be taken away or transferred 0
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Origin of inalienable
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; in-3 + alienable
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Parts of speech for Inalienable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inalienable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inalienable
adj inalienable
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- inbred — naturally inherent; innate; native: her inbred grace.
- inviolable — prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise.
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
- sacrosanct — extremely sacred or inviolable: a sacrosanct chamber in the temple.
adjective inalienable
- challenge — A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
- immutable — not mutable; unchangeable; changeless.
- incontrovertible — not controvertible; not open to question or dispute; indisputable: absolute and incontrovertible truth.
- indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
Antonyms for inalienable
adj inalienable
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- impermanent — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
- acquired — obtained, through buying or being given
- transitory — not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
- alienable — (of property) transferable to another owner
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