Advanced (C1/C2)
IPA: /ˌʌnˈɔːltərəbəl/
KK: /ʌnˈɔltərəbəl/
Definition
The quality of being unchangeable or unable to be altered.
Example
The unalterableness of the law ensures that it remains consistent over time.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about the unalterableness of certain traditions?

Yeah, it’s interesting how some things just never change over time.

Right? I wonder if that makes them more valuable or just outdated.

It could be both, but I guess their unalterableness gives them a unique charm.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
immutability
constancy
stability
Antonyms
changeability
variability
inconstancy
Root Explanation
Unalterableness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "alterare" (meaning to change), and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of being not able to be changed or altered.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'change' ('alterare') something, which helps you remember that 'unalterableness' means the state of being unchangeable.
Visually Confused Words
inalterableness
alterableness
unutterableness
untolerableness
unpalatableness
unmalleableness
unlearnableness
utterableness