immovably
|im-mov-a-bly|
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/ɪˈmoʊ.və.bəl/
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/ɪˈməʊ.və.bəl/
(immovable)
fixed, unmovable
Etymology
'immovable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'immobilis', where the prefix 'in-' meant 'not' and 'mobilis' meant 'movable'.
'immobilis' passed into Old French as 'immobile' and into Middle English as 'immovable'; the adverb 'immovably' is formed in modern English from the adjective 'immovable' + '-ly'.
Initially, it meant 'not movable' in a primarily physical sense; over time it retained that meaning and also acquired extended senses of 'unchangeable' or 'resolute'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be physically moved; fixed in place.
The statue stood immovably in the center of the square.
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Adverb 2
in a way that is unchangeable or resolute; not open to alteration.
Her opinion remained immovably opposed to the proposal.
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Last updated: 2025/08/21 16:49