immutable
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Unchanging over time or unable to be changed GRE
Example in Context
The physicist challenged the notion that certain laws of the universe are immutable, proposing instead that they evolve over cosmological timescales.
Synonyms
unchangingfixedpermanent
Etymology
Something that cannot be changed.
- in- (Latin) — not
- mutare (Latin) — to change
Memory Aid
🔒Sounds like “I'm mutable”
When I said, 'I'M MUTABLE,' I was actually lying because I'm as UNCHANGING as a locked treasure chest!
Visual Association
🪨A gigantic rock standing firm in a river, completely unaffected by the rushing water around it.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “immutable” mean on the GRE?
immutable (adjective) means “Unchanging over time or unable to be changed”. The physicist challenged the notion that certain laws of the universe are immutable, proposing instead that they evolve over cosmological timescales.
How to remember “immutable” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “immutable” sounds like “I'm mutable”. When I said, 'I'M MUTABLE,' I was actually lying because I'm as UNCHANGING as a locked treasure chest!
What are synonyms for “immutable”?
Common synonyms: unchanging, fixed, permanent.