# immovable

/ˌɪˈmuvəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɪmˈuːvəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/immovable
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a physical object that cannot be moved from its place. In legal terms, it refers to property like land or buildings that you cannot carry away.

For teachers: a physical object that is fixed in position and cannot be moved. In a legal context, it specifically refers to real property or land, as opposed to personal property which can be transported.

## Examples

- The old oak tree is an immovable object in the garden.
- The court ruled that the fence was an immovable, as it was permanently attached to the land.
- While the contract covered the sale of the house, it did not include the furniture, which is considered movable rather than an immovable.

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