Definition

Something that cannot be made less severe or serious; it is unchangeable or unrelenting.

Example

The immitigable consequences of the disaster left the community in despair.

Conversation

I can't believe how some problems are just immitigable.

I know, right? It's like no matter what we do, they just stay the same.

Exactly! Sometimes I feel so helpless in those situations.

Me too, but I guess we just have to find a way to cope with it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immitigable is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "mitigare" (meaning to soften or alleviate). The word describes something that cannot be softened or alleviated, indicating a state of being unyielding or relentless.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not softening' ('in-' means not and 'mitigare' means to soften) to remember that 'immitigable' refers to something that cannot be made less severe.

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