Immovabilities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The state or condition of being unable to move or change position
2. Referring to characteristics or properties that are fixed and unchangeable
3. Denoting objects or concepts that remain stationary and do not exhibit movement

Etymology: "Immovabilities" is the plural of "immovability," which describes the quality of being unable to be moved or changed. The base word is "immovable," formed by attaching the Latin-derived prefix "im-" (meaning "not") to "movable," itself built from "move" and the suffix "-able." The "-ity" ending turns the adjective into a noun naming a state or quality, so "immovability" names the condition of being immovable. Plurals of such nouns are used when speakers want to refer to several distinct instances of that condition, such as the separate stubborn obstacles or fixed positions in a situation. The form is a regular one, with the plural following the usual "-ies" pattern for nouns ending in consonant plus "y."

Synonyms: stability, fixity, permanence, inertia, rigidity

Antonyms: mobility, flexibility, instability, changeability, adaptability