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Definition of: immovable
(i·m′və·bəl) adjective
1. That cannot be moved or stirred from its place; fixed: an immovable foundation.
2. Steadfast; unchangeable: an immovable purpose.
3. Not having the feelings easily roused; impassive.
4. Law Not liable to be removed; permanent in place: immovable property. See synonyms under FIRM, INFLEXIBLE, OBSTINATE.
—noun
1. That which cannot be moved.
2. Law Any piece of land, together with trees, buildings, etc., strictly appertaining to it, either naturally or otherwise, so as not to be movable: opposed to movable.
—im·mov′a·bil′i·ty, im·mov′a·ble·ness n.
—im·mov′a·bly adverb
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