unremovable
Definition
Adjective: - Not capable of being moved, taken away, or eliminated: "unremovable" describes something that cannot be removed, whether physically, from a position, or from a context. - The stain on the carpet was unremovable, even after repeated cleaning. (The stain could not be taken away.) - The ancient statue was considered unremovable due to its massive size and historical significance. (The statue could not be moved from its location.)
Usage Examples
- (The badge could not be taken off easily.)
- (They cannot be dismissed or relocated.)
- (The feature could not be eliminated from the program.)
Advanced Usage
- "unremovable barrier": a physical or metaphorical obstacle that cannot be overcome or removed.
- The language barrier proved unremovable for the new immigrants. (The obstacle could not be eliminated.)
- "unremovable evidence": proof that cannot be destroyed or taken away.
- The DNA evidence was unremovable from the crime scene. (The evidence could not be removed or altered.)
Variants and Related Words
- Removable (adj): capable of being moved or taken away (antonym of "unremovable").
- The shelf is removable for easy cleaning. (It can be taken off.)
- Removal (n): the act of taking something away.
- The removal of the old furniture took several hours. (The process of moving it away.)
- Unremoveable (adj): an alternative spelling, less common but synonymous.
Synonyms
- Fixed: securely attached and not easily moved.
- The bench is fixed to the floor. (It cannot be moved.)
- Permanent: lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
- The tattoo is permanent and unremovable. (It cannot be erased.)
- Immovable: not capable of being moved.
- The heavy rock was immovable without machinery. (It could not be shifted.)
Antonyms
- Removable: capable of being taken away.
- The sticker is removable with warm water. (It can be peeled off.)
- Detachable: able to be separated from a main object.
- The camera lens is detachable. (It can be removed.)
Related Idioms
- Set in stone: unchangeable or unremovable (often used metaphorically).
- The company's policy is set in stone and unremovable. (The policy cannot be changed or eliminated.)