- Today's Word
Immutable
ih-MYOO-tuh-buhl
Definition
- (adjective) Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
Example
The laws of physics are often regarded as immutable, governing the universe with unwavering consistency.
Fun Fact
“Immutable” comes from the Latin immutabilis, combining in- (“not”) and mutabilis (“changeable”). The word has been used to describe enduring principles, truths, or conditions. Its philosophical roots remind us of humanity’s quest to understand what is permanent in an ever-changing world.
(adjective) Understood or implied without being stated; unspoken but recognized.
There was a tacit agreement among the siblings not to bring up the topic during dinner.
From Latin tacitus, meaning “silent” or “unspoken.”