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View usage for: (ɪnvaɪələbəl) 1. adjectiveIf a law or principle is inviolable, you must not break it. [formal] The game had a single inviolable rule: obstacles were to be overcome, not circumvented. Synonyms: sacrosanct, sacred, hallowed, holy More Synonyms of inviolable 2. adjectiveIf a country says its borders are inviolable, it means they must not be changed or crossed without permission. [formal] Yesterday's resolution says the present Polish border is 'inviolable'. inviolability (ɪnvaɪələbɪlɪti) uncountable noun Parliament has recognised the inviolability of the current border. [+ of] Synonyms: sanctity, holiness, sacredness, invulnerability More Synonyms of inviolable inviolable in British English (ɪnˈvaɪələbəl) adjectivethat must not or cannot be transgressed, dishonoured, or broken; to be kept sacred an inviolable oath Derived forms inviolability (inˌviolaˈbility) or inviolableness (inˈviolableness) noun inviolably (inˈviolably) adverb inviolable in American English (ɪnˈvaɪələbəl) adjective1. not to be violated; not to be profaned or injured; sacred an inviolable promise 2. that cannot be violated; indestructible the inviolable heavens Derived forms inviolability (inˌviolaˈbility) noun inviolably (inˈviolably) adverb Word origin MFr < L inviolabilisExamples of 'inviolable' in a sentenceinviolable Definition that must not be broken or violated The game had a single inviolable rule. Additional synonymsDefinition regarded as holy Their resting place is in hallowed ground. Synonyms sanctified, holy, blessed, sacred, honoured, dedicated, revered, consecrated, sacrosanct, inviolable, beatified Definition of or associated with God or a deity To most of the islanders, this is a holy place. Synonyms sacred, blessed, hallowed, dedicated, venerable, consecrated, venerated, sacrosanct, sanctified Definition not able to be taken away or transferred to another respect for the inalienable rights of people and nations Synonyms sacrosanct, absolute, unassailable, inherent, entailed, non-negotiable, inviolable, nontransferable, untransferable Nearby words ofinviolable - invigorating
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Additional synonymsDefinition regarded as too important to be changed or interfered with My memories are sacred. Synonyms inviolable, protected, sacrosanct, secure, hallowed, inalienable, invulnerable, inviolate, unalterable |