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immutable

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

not capable of or susceptible to change

Word origin: From Latin in-, not, plus mutabilis, changeable, from mutare, to change.

In a sentence

Immutable in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing immutable in a sentence.

The laws of physics were once thought to be immutable across the universe.

He treated the founder's vision as immutable, resisting every proposal to adapt it to new markets.

Synonyms
unchangeablefixedpermanentinvariable
Antonyms
mutablechangeable
Usage & nuance

Using “immutable” well

Immutable means incapable of change, fixed for all time. It is stronger than merely stable, asserting that change is not possible rather than simply unlikely.

Common questions

Questions about “immutable

Immutable (adjective) means not capable of or susceptible to change
Here is immutable used in an example sentence: "The laws of physics were once thought to be immutable across the universe." Another example: "He treated the founder's vision as immutable, resisting every proposal to adapt it to new markets."
Common synonyms for immutable include unchangeable, fixed, permanent, invariable.
Antonyms of immutable include mutable, changeable.
Clusters with unchangeable, fixed, and invariable, opposed by mutable and changeable. The direct antonym mutable is the GRE's clearest cue, since the two share the root for change.
Yes. Immutable is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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