immutable
adjective
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed; fixed and permanent.
Etymology
From Latin immutabilis meaning "unchangeable," from in- (not) + mutabilis (changeable), from mutare (to change).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The laws of physics appear to be immutable throughout the universe."
- 2.
"Her commitment to justice was immutable despite political pressure."
- 3.
"The contract contained immutable terms that could not be renegotiated."
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Fun Fact
In programming, immutable data structures cannot be modified after creation - any "change" creates a new copy. This concept, borrowed from mathematics, helps prevent bugs and makes code more predictable.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (I, M, M, U, T, A, B, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
Tip: Words ending in "LE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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