irremovability
Definition
Irremovability (noun): The quality or state of being irremovable, meaning impossible to remove, displace, or transfer from a position, office, or location.
Usage Examples
- (His inability to be removed from office protected his impartiality.)
- (The monument could not be moved due to its fixed nature.)
Advanced Usage
"Irremovability of tenure": a legal or institutional guarantee that a person cannot be dismissed from their position arbitrarily.
- The law guarantees the irremovability of tenure for tenured professors. (They cannot be removed without due process.)
"Permanent irremovability": a condition where something is permanently fixed and cannot be dislodged.
- The permanent irremovability of the foundation made renovation challenging. (The foundation could not be moved or altered.)
Variants and Related Words
Irremovable (adj): not capable of being removed.
- The irremovable stain on the carpet resisted all cleaning methods. (The stain could not be removed.)
Irremovableness (noun): an alternative form of irremovability, meaning the same quality.
- The irremovableness of the official was controversial. (His inability to be removed sparked debate.)
Synonyms
- Fixity: the state of being firmly fixed in place.
- Immutability: the quality of being unchangeable or not subject to alteration.
- Permanence: the state of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.
Related Idioms
Set in stone: (informal) unchangeable or fixed permanently.
- The contract terms are set in stone, reflecting the irremovability of the agreement. (The terms cannot be altered.)
Rooted to the spot: unable to move from a location, often due to surprise or fear.
- He stood rooted to the spot, demonstrating the irremovability of his stance. (He could not move.)