immovable

/i'mu:vəbl/

Thân thiện

The ancient, immovable boulder rests at the edge of the forest clearing.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Not able or intended to be moved; fixed, stationary: Describes something that is firmly in place and cannot be shifted or relocated.
   • Unyielding, steadfast, not subject to change: Describes a person's attitude, belief, or position that is firm and cannot be altered or persuaded.

2. Noun:

   • (Law) Property consisting of land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings; real property: In legal contexts, this refers to real estate or real property, as opposed to personal property which can be moved.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The statue was so heavy it seemed immovable. (The statue was so heavy it appeared fixed and impossible to shift.)
  • She remained immovable in her decision to resign. (She remained steadfast and unyielding in her decision to resign.)

• Noun:

  • The will detailed the distribution of his immovables, including the family estate. (The will detailed the distribution of his real property, including the family estate.)

Advanced Usage

• Immovable object: A proverbial phrase for something that cannot be moved, often used in contrast to an "irresistible force."
  • The debate was like an immovable object meeting an irresistible force.
• Legally immovable: Pertaining specifically to the legal status of property.
  • Houses and land are classified as legally immovable assets.

Variants and Related Words

• Immovability (n): The quality or state of being immovable.
  • The immovability of the ancient monument was ensured by its deep foundations.
• Immovably (adv): In an immovable manner.
  • He stood immovably at the gate, refusing to let anyone pass.

Synonyms

• Adjective (fixed): Fixed, stationary, rooted, fast, secure.
• Adjective (steadfast): Unyielding, adamant, resolute, inflexible, unwavering.
• Noun (property): Real estate, real property, realty, land.

Antonyms

• Adjective: Movable, mobile, portable, flexible, yielding.
• Noun: Movables, personal property, chattels.

Related Phrases

• Immovable feast: A religious feast day that occurs on the same calendar date each year (e.g., Christmas).
  • Unlike Easter, Christmas is an immovable feast.
• To meet an immovable object: To encounter an obstacle that cannot be overcome or moved.
  • Our plans met an immovable object in the form of strict new regulations.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not able or intended to be moved
   • the immovable hills

Noun

1. property consisting of houses and land

Từ đồng nghĩa

• immoveable
• stabile
• unmovable
• real property
• real estate
• realty