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adjective un·change·able \ˌən-ˈchān-jə-bəl\

Definition of unchangeable

  1. :  not changing or to be changed :  immutable unchangeable documents unchangeable facts

unchangeability

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unchangeableness

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unchangeably

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First Known Use of unchangeable

14th century

unchangeable Synonyms

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

UNCHANGEABLE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of unchangeable for English Language Learners

  • : not able to change or be changed

UNCHANGEABLE Defined for Kids

unchangeable

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adjective un·change·able \ˌən-ˈchān-jə-bəl\

Definition of unchangeable for Students

  1. :  not changing or capable of being changed unchangeable facts

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