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Immovable vs Irrevocably - What's the difference?

immovable | irrevocably |

As an adjective immovable

is incapable of being physically moved; fixed.

As a noun immovable

is that which can not be moved; something which is immovable.

As an adverb irrevocably is

in an irrevocable manner; beyond recall; in a manner precluding repeal.

immovable

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Alternative forms

* immoveable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Incapable of being physically moved; fixed.
  • Steadfast in purpose or intention; unalterable, unyielding.
  • * 1994 , Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom , Abacus 2010, p. 101:
    • I pleaded with him not to resign, but he was immovable .
  • Not capable of being affected or moved in feeling; impassive.
    • (Dryden)
  • (legal) Not liable to be removed; permanent in place or tenure; fixed.
    • an immovable estate

    Antonyms

    * movable

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which can not be moved; something which is immovable.

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    irrevocably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an irrevocable manner; beyond recall; in a manner precluding repeal.

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