unmovable
|un/mov/a/ble|
B2
/ʌnˈmuːvəbl̩/
fixed, immobile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmovable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unmouable', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'movable' meant 'capable of being moved'.
Historical Evolution
'unmouable' transformed into the modern English word 'unmovable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being moved', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
