immutable

/i'mju:təbl/

Thân thiện

The laws of physics are considered immutable.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not capable of or susceptible to change: Describes something that is unchangeable, permanent, and not subject to variation in form, quality, or nature over time.

Usage

• The word "immutable" is a formal adjective used to describe abstract concepts, laws, principles, or truths that are considered fixed and eternal. It is often used in philosophical, scientific, legal, and religious contexts.
• It typically precedes a noun (e.g., ) or follows a linking verb like "is" or "are" (e.g., ).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "immutable fact": A fact that is universally true and cannot be altered.
  • It is an immutable fact that all humans are mortal.
• "held to be immutable": Considered or regarded as unchangeable.
  • For centuries, these social structures were held to be immutable.

Variants and Related Words

• Immutable (adj): The standard form.
• Immutability (n): The quality or state of being immutable.
  • The immutability of natural law is a key concept in some philosophies.
• Immutably (adv): In an immutable manner.
  • The rules were immutably fixed.

Synonyms

• Unchangeable: Not liable to variation or alteration.
• Fixed: Securely placed or fastened; stationary.
• Invariable: Never changing.
• Constant: Occurring continuously over a period of time.
• Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.

Antonyms

• Mutable: Liable to change.
• Changeable: Able to change or be changed.
• Variable: Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
• Fluid: Subject to change; not stable.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Immutable object: In computer programming, an object whose state cannot be modified after it is created.
  • Strings are immutable objects in many programming languages.
• Immutable laws of nature: Fundamental scientific principles believed to be constant throughout the universe.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
   • the view of that time was that all species were immutable, created by God

Từ đồng nghĩa

• changeless