unalienable — impossible to take away or give up; inherent and permanent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to take away or give up; inherent and permanent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈeɪljənəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks her right to check my phone is unalienable, but I disagree.
- The constitution guarantees certain unalienable rights to all citizens.
- He considered his daily coffee an unalienable necessity of life.
unalienable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈeɪljənəbəl/]
impossible to take away or give up; inherent and permanent
Rights that cannot be taken away
Human rights are reliable and undeniable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin roots, this word combines the negation prefix un- with alien (meaning to transfer or make foreign) and the suffix -able (capable of). The term gained prominence through Thomas Jefferson's use in the American Declaration of Independence, becoming established as a key term in political philosophy.
Breakdown
un- (not) + alien (to transfer or alienate, from Latin alienus meaning foreign or belonging to another) + -able (capable of, able to be). The construction literally means 'not capable of being transferred or separated.'
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks her right to check my phone is unalienable, but I disagree.”
“The constitution guarantees certain unalienable rights to all citizens.”
“He considered his daily coffee an unalienable necessity of life.”
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