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- [uhn-awl-ter-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈɔl tər ə bəl/
- /ʌnˈɔːltərəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-awl-ter-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈɔl tər ə bəl/
Definitions of unalterable word
- adjective unalterable not capable of being altered, changed, or modified. 1
- adjective unalterable that cannot be changed 1
- adjective unalterable Something that is unalterable cannot be changed. 0
- adjective unalterable (of a condition, truth, etc) unable to be changed or altered 0
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Origin of unalterable
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-15; un-1 + alterable
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Parts of speech for Unalterable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unalterable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unalterable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unalterable
adj unalterable
- beyond recall — If something is beyond recall, it is no longer possible to remember how it was or to bring it back to its original condition.
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
- cinched — a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
- dead set — absolutely
- decided — Decided means clear and definite.
adjective unalterable
- changeless — unchanging; immutable
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
- irredeemable — not redeemable; incapable of being bought back or paid off.
- nonperishable — not subject to rapid deterioration or decay: A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies.
Antonyms for unalterable
adjective unalterable
- alterable — capable of being altered.
Top questions with unalterable
- what does unalterable mean?
- according to benjamin what is the one unalterable law?
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