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immovable

noun

No English definition recorded for this entry.

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adjective

  1. incapable of being moved
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Middle English immevable English immovable From Middle English immevable, immoveable. Equivalent to im- + movable.

  1. Incapable of being physically moved: fixed.
  2. Steadfast in purpose or intention: unalterable, unyielding.

    I pleaded with him not to resign, but he was immovable.

  3. Not capable of being affected or moved in feeling: impassive.

    How much happier is he […]who ent'ring on himself remains immovable, and smiles at the madness of the Dance

  4. Not liable to be removed: permanent in place or tenure, fixed.

    an immovable estate

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Middle English immevable English immovable From Middle English immevable, immoveable. Equivalent to im- + movable.

  1. Something immovable.
  2. Something immovable.