immovable
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1im·mov·able

adjective \(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmü-və-bəl\

Definition of IMMOVABLE

1
: incapable of being moved; broadly : not moving or not intended to be moved
2
a : steadfast, unyielding
b : not capable of being moved emotionally
im·mov·abil·i·ty \-ˌmü-və-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
im·mov·able·ness \-ˈmü-və-bəl-nəs\ noun
im·mov·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of IMMOVABLE

  1. <that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer>
  2. <despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding>

First Known Use of IMMOVABLE

14th century

Rhymes with IMMOVABLE

2immovable

noun

Definition of IMMOVABLE

1
: one that cannot be moved
2
plural : real property as opposed to movable property

First Known Use of IMMOVABLE

1588

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