inalterable

in·al·ter·able

adj \(ˌ)i-ˈnȯl-t(ə-)rə-bəl\

Definition of INALTERABLE

: not alterable : unalterable

— in·al·ter·abil·i·ty \-ˌnȯl-t(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·al·ter·able·ness \-ˈnȯl-t(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·al·ter·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INALTERABLE

1. <the inalterable record of history, which we ignore at our peril>

First Known Use of INALTERABLE

1541

Related to INALTERABLE

Synonyms: fixed, hard-and-fast, immutable, inflexible, incommutable, invariable, unalterable, unchangeable

Antonyms: alterable, changeable, elastic, flexible, mutable, variable

Related Words: changeless, constant, determinate, established, set, settled, stable, steadfast, steady, unaltered, unchanging, unvarying; immovable, unmovable

Near Antonyms: adaptable, adjustable; fickle, fluctuating, inconstant, uncertain, unsettled, unstable, varying; plastic, pliable, pliant, supple, willowy

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