inviolability

in·vi·o·la·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-vahy-uh-luh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl/
- /ɪnˈvaɪə.lə.bl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-vahy-uh-luh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl/

Definitions of inviolability word

adjective inviolability prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise. 1
adjective inviolability incapable of being violated; incorruptible; unassailable: inviolable secrecy. 1
noun inviolability The quality or state of being inviolable; inviolableness. 1

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Origin of inviolability

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word inviolābilis. See in-3, violable

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Parts of speech for Inviolability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inviolability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for inviolability

noun inviolability

blessedness — consecrated; sacred; holy; sanctified: the Blessed Sacrament.
consecration — the part of the Mass after the sermon during which the bread and wine are believed to change into the Body and Blood of Christ
devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
devoutness — devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious: a devout Catholic.
divinity — the quality of being divine; divine nature.

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