Immovable

//ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l//

Definitions

1
incapable of being physically moved; fixed
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static unmovable fixed
2
steadfast in purpose or intention; unalterable, unyielding
I pleaded with him not to resign, but he was immovable.
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adamant staunch adamant
3
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
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dead inside unmovable

Word Origin

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

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//ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l//

1
incapable of being physically moved; fixed
Similar
static unmovable fixed
2
steadfast in purpose or intention; unalterable, unyielding
I pleaded with him not to resign, but he was immovable.
Similar
adamant staunch adamant
3
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
Similar
dead inside unmovable

Word Origin

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

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