unchangeable — not able to be changed or altered; permanent and fixed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to be changed or altered; permanent and fixed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's recipe is unchangeable - she won't even let us add more salt!
- The company's unchangeable policy frustrated many employees.
- His unchangeable habit of being late made him miss the train again.
unchangeable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/]
not able to be changed or altered; permanent and fixed
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining the prefix 'un-' (not) with 'changeable', which derives from Old French 'changier' (to change) from Latin 'cambiare' (to exchange). The suffix '-able' comes from Latin '-abilis' (capable of being).
Breakdown
un- (not) + change (from Latin cambiare, to exchange) + -able (capable of being) + -ness → unchangeable (not capable of being changed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's recipe is unchangeable - she won't even let us add more salt!”
“The company's unchangeable policy frustrated many employees.”
“His unchangeable habit of being late made him miss the train again.”
“Mathematical principles are considered unchangeable truths.”
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