Definition

In a way that cannot be taken away or transferred to someone else.

Example

The rights of every individual are inalienably protected by law.

Conversation

I believe that everyone has rights that are inalienably theirs.

That's true! It's important to protect those rights.

Exactly, we should never take them for granted.

Agreed! They define who we are as individuals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inalienably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "alienable" (from Latin "alienabilis", meaning transferable or able to be alienated). The word "inalienably" means not able to be transferred or taken away.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('in-') able to be 'transferred' ('alienable') — that's why inalienably means it cannot be taken away.

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