immovable

(i mo̵̅o̅və bəl)

adjective

  1. that cannot be moved; firmly fixed; not capable of movement
  2. not moving; immobile; motionless; stationary
  3. that cannot be changed; unyielding; steadfast
  4. unemotional; impassive

Origin: ME immouable

noun

Law immovable objects or property, as land, buildings, etc.

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See immovable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Impossible to move.
    b. Incapable of movement.
  2. Impossible to alter: immovable plans.
  3. Unyielding in principle, purpose, or adherence; steadfast.
  4. Incapable of being moved emotionally.
  5. Law Not liable to be removed; permanent: immovable property.
noun
  1. One that cannot move or be moved.
  2. Law Property that cannot be moved; real property. Often used in the plural.

Related Forms:

  • im·movˌa·bilˈi·ty, im·movˈa·ble·ness noun
  • im·movˈa·bly adverb

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