immovable
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for immovable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not able to be physically moved; fixed in place.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Not able to be physically moved; fixed in place.
“The old safe was bolted down and completely immovable.”
Opposites
2. noun
Property that cannot be moved, such as land or buildings (usually plural).
“The estate's immovables were listed separately from its cash assets.”
How to use immovable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
immovable object
immovable property
stood immovable
Etymology
From Middle English immevable, immoveable; im- + movable.
Full origin of immovable →Frequently asked questions
What does “immovable” mean?
The word “immovable” means not able to be physically moved; fixed in place. In plain terms, fixed in place — either literally, or figuratively as in refusing to budge on an opinion.
How do you pronounce “immovable”?
“Immovable” is pronounced ih-MOO-vuhbl (/ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “immovable” in a sentence?
Here is “immovable” used in a sentence: “The old safe was bolted down and completely immovable.”
What part of speech is “immovable”?
Depending on how it is used, “immovable” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “immovable” come from?
The word “immovable” comes from Middle English. From Middle English immevable, immoveable; im- + movable.
How many meanings does “immovable” have?
“Immovable” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not able to be physically moved; fixed in place.
