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- [in-vahy-uh-luh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl/
- /ɪnˈvaɪə.lə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vahy-uh-luh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈvaɪ ə lə bəl/
Definitions of inviolable word
- adjective inviolable prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise. 1
- adjective inviolable incapable of being violated; incorruptible; unassailable: inviolable secrecy. 1
- noun inviolable Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored. 1
- adjective inviolable promise, pact: not to be broken 1
- adjective inviolable If a law or principle is inviolable, you must not break it. 0
- adjective inviolable If a country says its borders are inviolable, it means they must not be changed or crossed without permission. 0
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Origin of inviolable
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 Inviolable
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inviolable 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.
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 inviolable
adj inviolable
- sacrosanct — extremely sacred or inviolable: a sacrosanct chamber in the temple.
- holy — specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated: holy ground.
- sacred — devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated.
- durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- invincible — incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
adjective inviolable
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- challenge — A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
- inviolate — free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage.
- divine — of or relating to a god, especially the Supreme Being.
- indestructible — not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.
Antonyms for inviolable
adjective inviolable
- breakable — Breakable objects are easy to break by accident.
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