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unchangeable

|un/change/a/ble|

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/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

not alterable

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unchangeable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unchangeable,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'changeable' meant 'able to be changed.'

Historical Evolution

'unchangeable' changed from the Middle English word 'unchangeable' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be changed,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not able to be changed or altered.

The laws of physics are unchangeable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35