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unmovable

|un/mov/a/ble|

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/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

Adjective 1

not able to be moved or altered.

The statue was unmovable due to its immense weight.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45