Definition

Something that cannot be moved or changed easily; it is fixed in place or unchangeable.

Example

The statue was immovable, standing tall in the center of the park.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people are just immovable when it comes to their opinions?

Absolutely! It's like they're stuck in their ways and won't consider anything else.

Right? I try to stay open-minded, but some are really set in their beliefs.

Yeah, it's tough to have a discussion with someone who's so immovable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of property that cannot be moved, such as land or buildings, often referred to in legal contexts.

Example

The immovable assets of the estate included several parcels of land and a historic building.

Conversation

I just learned about immovable property in my real estate class.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to things like land and buildings that can't be moved.

Root Explanation

Immovable is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "movere" (meaning to move), combined with the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word describes something that is not capable of being moved.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('in-') able to be 'moved' ('movere') — that's why immovable means it cannot be moved.

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