unchangeable
|un-change-a-ble|
B2
/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/
not alterable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unchangeable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unchangeable,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'changeable' meant 'able to be changed.'
Historical Evolution
'unchangeable' changed from the Middle English word 'unchangeable' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be changed,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
