unchangeable

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adjective

un·​change·​able ˌən-ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce unchangeable (audio)
Synonyms of unchangeablenext
: not changing or to be changed : immutable
an unchangeable deadline
The past is unchangeable.
unchangeability
ˌən-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce unchangeable (audio)
noun
unchangeableness
ˌən-ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce unchangeable (audio)
noun
unchangeably
ˌən-ˈchān-jə-blē How to pronounce unchangeable (audio)
adverb

unchangeability

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noun

un·​changeability "+ How to pronounce unchangeability (audio)
: the quality or state of being unchangeable

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Examples of unchangeable in a Sentence

Adjective I'm afraid that my opinion on this matter is unchangeable.
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Adjective
Richter’s piece floods in, the strings mounting to something freeing but unchangeable. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025 Coachability used to be considered a mostly unchangeable personality trait; these days, it’s seen as a set of skills that can be developed. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 22 Mar. 2026 Most of these items can be purchased separately for a reasonable price, so focus more on the unchangeable aspects of the cage when choosing, such as size and accessibility. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unchangeable

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English unchangeabilite, from unchangeable, unchangeabil unchangeable + -ite -ity

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unchangeable was in the 14th century

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“Unchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchangeable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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unchangeable

adjective
un·​change·​able ˌən-ˈchān-jə-bəl How to pronounce unchangeable (audio)
: not changing or to be changed : immutable
unchangeable facts
unchangeableness noun
unchangeably
-blē How to pronounce unchangeable (audio)
adverb

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