inviolable — So sacred or important that it cannot and must not be interfered with or broken. Something that is absolutely secure from violation or assault.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: So sacred or important that it cannot and must not be interfered with or broken. Something that is absolutely secure from violation or assault.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cookie recipe is inviolable - not even Gordon Ramsay can change it!
- The constitution guarantees certain inviolable freedoms to all citizens.
- To teenagers, their bedroom privacy is absolutely inviolable territory.
inviolable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈvaɪələbl/]
So sacred or important that it cannot and must not be interfered with or broken. Something that is absolutely secure from violation or assault.
So sacred or important that it cannot and must not be interfered with or broken. Something that is absolutely secure from violation or assault.
Sacred treasures remain inviolable, but broken hearts stay consolable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin inviolabilis, meaning 'that cannot be violated or profaned.' The Latin root violate meant 'to treat with violence' or 'to dishonor.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + viol- (to violate/harm) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cookie recipe is inviolable - not even Gordon Ramsay can change it!”
“The constitution guarantees certain inviolable freedoms to all citizens.”
“To teenagers, their bedroom privacy is absolutely inviolable territory.”
“The peace treaty established inviolable borders between the two nations.”
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