Immuable (en. Immutable)

/im.my.ab/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That remains constant and immutable over time.
The laws of physics are often considered immutable.
Les lois de la physique sont souvent considérées comme immuables.
That undergoes no change.
His attitude remained immutable despite the circumstances.
Son attitude est restée immuable malgré les circonstances.
That is unalterable, that cannot be modified.
A mother's love is often immutable.
L'amour d'une mère est souvent immuable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'immutabilis', composed of 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'mutabilis' meaning 'changeable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immutable like the law
Refers to a rule or law that does not change.
immuable comme la loi
immutable truth
Fact or principle that is considered eternal and unchanging.
vérité immuable
immutable nature
Characteristic of an element or thing that does not change.
nature immuable

Related Words

mutation
Change, transformation.
mutation
constancy
Quality of that which is constant, unchanging.
constance
permanence
Characteristic of what lasts over time without change.
permanence

Slang Meanings

Unalterable in one's opinions.
For him, his political ideas are immutable, no one can change them.
Pour lui, ses idées politiques sont immuables, personne ne peut les changer.