immoveable
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not able to be moved; fixed, stationary: Describes something that is firmly in place and cannot be moved or changed.
- Unyielding, steadfast (in opinion or purpose): Describes a person, attitude, or position that is not subject to change or persuasion.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Physical Object):
- The ancient statue was so heavy it seemed immoveable.
- They built the house on an immoveable foundation of solid rock.
Adjective (Figurative - Attitude/Position):
- She was immoveable in her decision to resign.
- On matters of principle, his stance was immoveable.
Advanced Usage
"Immoveable property": A legal term for real estate, land, and anything permanently attached to it, as opposed to personal property.
- The will detailed the distribution of both moveable goods and immoveable property.
"Immoveable feast": A religious festival that occurs on the same calendar date each year (e.g., Christmas on December 25th).
- Easter is a moveable feast, but Christmas is an immoveable one.
Variants and Related Words
- Immovable: The more common modern spelling, identical in meaning to 'immoveable'.
- Immovability (n): The quality of being immovable.
- The immovability of the bureaucracy frustrated the reformers.
Synonyms
- Fixed: Securely placed or fastened; stationary.
- Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; inflexible.
- Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Antonyms
- Moveable: Capable of being moved.
- Flexible: Willing to change or compromise; adaptable.
- Portable: Able to be easily carried or moved.
Related Phrases
- Immoveable object: Often used in the proverbial phrase "an irresistible force meets an immovable object," describing a conflict between two supremely powerful entities where neither can yield.
- The negotiations were like an irresistible force meeting an immovable object.
Adjective
- not able or intended to be moved
- the immovable hills