unchangeability
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/ˌʌnˌtʃeɪndʒəˈbɪləti/
(unchangeable)
not alterable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unchangeability' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', the root 'change' from Old French 'changier', and the suffix '-ability' indicating a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'unchangeability' evolved from the Middle English word 'unchangeable' with the addition of the suffix '-ity' to form a noun.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of not being able to change', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unchangeable.
The unchangeability of the laws of physics is a fundamental concept in science.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41