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immovable

adj
/ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/UK

Etymology

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

  1. inherited from immevable

Definitions

  1. incapable of being physically moved

    incapable of being physically moved; fixed

  2. steadfast in purpose or intention

    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

    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. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. not liable to be removed

      not liable to be removed; permanent in place or tenure; fixed

      • an immovable estate

    2. Something immovable.

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Derived

immovableness, immovable property, immovably

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA