immovability
/i,mu:və'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (immovableness) /i'mu:vəblnis/
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
Noun
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not capable of being moved or rearranged
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