inviolable
pronunciation
How to pronounce inviolable in British English:
UK [ɪnˈvaɪələbl]
How to pronounce inviolable in American English:
US [ɪnˈvaɪələbəl]
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- Adjective:
- that cannot be transgressed or dishonored
- able to withstand attack
- must be kept sacred
- not capable of being violated or infringed
Word Origin
- inviolable (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Latin inviolabilis "inviolable, invulnerable," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + violabilis, from violare "to do violence to" (see violation). Related: Inviolably.
Example
- 1. Experience has shown , over and over again , that certain trends are virtually inviolable .
- 2. " More and more courts have abandoned " the idea that these benefits are inviolable , mr. stember said , " because it 's too expensive . "
- 3. The amniotic sa , which surrounds a fetus , has long been considered a protected , almost inviolable , site .
- 4. Its predecessor , the organisation of african unity ( oau ) had two non-negotiables : members could not interfere in each other 's internal affairs ; the colonial national borders were inviolable .
- 5. No matter what is happening in the world , three types of things in the tea-horse ancient road will continue to exist : the beautiful and rustic nature scene , inviolable religion and simple tibetan people .