Definition

The quality of being unable to be removed or taken away.

Example

The irremovability of the monument made it a permanent part of the landscape.

Conversation

I was reading about the irremovability of certain laws in science.

That's interesting! Which laws are you referring to?

The laws of physics, for example, seem to have an irremovability that makes them universal.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how some things are just set in stone like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irremovability → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "remov-" (from Latin "removere", meaning to remove), and "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word describes the quality of being not able to be removed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'remove' ('removere') something — that's why irremovability means it cannot be taken away.

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