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unalterable

un·al·ter·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-awl-ter-uh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈɔl tər ə bəl/
    • /ʌnˈɔːltərəbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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

Top questions with unalterable

  • what does unalterable mean?
  • according to benjamin what is the one unalterable law?

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