immovability

/i,mu:və'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (immovableness) /i'mu:vəblnis/

Thân thiện

The mountain's immovability is a testament to its ancient strength.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being impossible to move or change; the condition of being fixed, stable, or unyielding.

Usage

"Immovability" describes a physical or metaphorical state of being firmly fixed in place, position, or opinion. It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts. * Physical Context: Refers to an object's resistance to being moved. * Metaphorical Context: Refers to a person's steadfastness, an institution's stability, or an idea's unchanging nature.

Examples

• The immovability of the ancient stone monument was impressive.
• Her immovability on the issue frustrated the negotiators.
• The immovability of his principles earned him both respect and criticism.

Advanced Usage

• "Immovability of purpose": A fixed and unwavering determination to achieve a goal.
  • His immovability of purpose was key to the project's success.
• In legal contexts, "immovability" can refer to property that is fixed to the land (real property), as opposed to movable possessions.

Variants and Related Words

• Immovable (Adjective): Not able to be moved.
  • The statue was an immovable part of the building's foundation.
• Immovableness (Noun): A less common synonym for "immovability."
• Immovably (Adverb): In an immovable manner.
  • He stood immovably in the doorway.

Synonyms

• Fixedness
• Stability
• Steadfastness
• Unchangeability
• Rigidity

Antonyms

• Movability
• Flexibility
• Changeability
• Instability

Học thuật

Noun

1. not capable of being moved or rearranged

Từ đồng nghĩa

• immovableness