How do you pronounce immovable?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/.

Where does immovable come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

immovable

/ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables: im-mov-able
IPA: /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/

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Meaning

adj

Incapable of being physically moved: fixed.

adj

Steadfast in purpose or intention: unalterable, unyielding.

adj

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

adj

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

noun

Something immovable.

noun

Something immovable.

Example Sentences

"I pleaded with him not to resign, but he was immovable."
"How much happier is he […]who ent'ring on himself remains immovable, and smiles at the madness of the Dance"
"an immovable estate"

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: immevable

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/

Inflected Forms

more immovable (comparative) most immovable (superlative) immoveable (alternative) immovables (plural)

Derived Forms

immovableness immovably

Phrases

immovable property

Frequently Paired Words

immobility unmovability unmovable unmoveability unmoveable

Synonyms

static unmovable fixed immobile immotile immovable inanimate inert lifeless sessile rigid stationary

Antonyms

movable ambulatory animate kinetic mobile motile motive vagile

Rhymes With

removable movable provable approvable