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unalterability

unalterability

9.6
A state in which something like a rule cannot change
  • noun
  • /ˌʌnˌɔːltərˈæbɪlɪti/
translation icon : inalterabilidad
  • The unalterability of the contract ensures that the terms cannot be changed without agreement from all parties.

Examples

  • Philosophers have debated the unalterability of certain natural laws for centuries.

  • He admired the unalterability of her principles, even under pressure.

  • The unalterability of the laws of physics is a fundamental principle.

  • Her unalterability in opinions often leads to heated debates.

  • He admired the unalterability of her principles, even under pressure.

  • Philosophers have debated the unalterability of certain natural laws for centuries.

  • The unalterability of the contract ensures that the terms cannot be changed without agreement from all parties.

Synonyms

immutability
vsunalterability
1 8.5

A state of not changing over time

is the plain general term for the same quality
irrevocability
vsunalterability
1 9.9

The state of being impossible to change or take back

is the broader idea of being impossible to change rather than legal finality
inexorability
vsunalterability
  • Formal
1 9.9

Something that cannot be stopped or changed

is about static impossibility to change rather than unstoppable force
immutableness
vsunalterability
9.9

A state of not changing over time

is focused on impossibility to change rather than common usage tone
unchangeability
vsunalterability
7.4

The quality of not changing over time

is the stricter idea of being impossible to change rather than a tendency
unchangeableness
vsunalterability
8.6

A state of staying the same over time without becoming different

is about absolute impossibility to change rather than just a tendency
unchangingness
vsunalterability
8.6

The quality of staying the same over time

is the stronger notion that change cannot happen at all
fixedness
vsunalterability
7.8

Being firmly held in place so it does not move or change

is about true impossibility to change rather than mere stability
incorruptibility
vsunalterability
  • Specialized
8.6

A record or system whose data cannot be changed after it is stored

is the general quality of being impossible to change beyond technical context
indissolubility
vsunalterability
  • Formal
9.4

A situation people cannot end or break, often for agreements like marriage vows

is the broad idea of being impossible to change, not only about ending

Antonyms

How often or easily something becomes different, for example the weather

The ability to change

How Changeable

variability
29 5.7
permanence
15 5.5
unalterability
9.6
immutability
1 8.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

unalterability = unalterable (transparent) = un + alter + able + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'unalterable' using '-ity' to indicate a state or quality.

Etymology

The word unalterability breaks into un- ('not'), alter ('to change', seen in alternative) and -ability ('the state of being'). So, unalterability is the 'state' of not being able to change something.