Immutability
/ɪˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/noun
The quality of being unchangeable or unalterable.
Did you know?The prefix 'im-' suggests not just negation, but ancient ties to the idea of permanence, common in divine and cosmic contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mei-
“to change or exchange, reflecting the fluid nature of existence.”
Latin
Latin
immutabilis
“not subject to change, often used in philosophical and theological texts to describe divine attributes.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
immutabilitas
“the state of being unchangeable, used in early Christian writings to denote God's eternal nature.”
Old French
Old French
immutabilité
“adoption into French, retaining the same sense of unchangeability.”
Modern English
English
immutability
“the quality of being unchangeable, predominantly used in philosophical and legal discourse.”