adj
immovable
ih-MOO-vuhbl
adj
1
Not able to be physically moved; fixed in place.
"The old safe was bolted down and completely immovable."
2
Unwilling to change one's mind or position; unyielding.
"She remained immovable on the price despite his pleading."
noun
1
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFixed in place — either literally, or figuratively as in refusing to budge on an opinion.
Common pairings
immovable object
immovable property
stood immovable
Word Forms
more immovable comparative, immovables plural, most immovable superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English immevable, immoveable; im- + movable.