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unalterably

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/ʌnˈɔltərəbli/

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/ʌnˈɔːltərəbli/

(unalterable)

unchangeable

Base FormAdverb
unalterableunalterably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unalterably' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'alterable' from Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change'.

Historical Evolution

'unalterably' changed from the Middle English word 'unalterable' and eventually became the modern English word 'unalterably'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not capable of being changed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that cannot be changed or altered.

The rules were unalterably set by the committee.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 17:21