inviolable

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/
US: /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

  1. Something that is inviolable must not be violated or harmed.

    1. Everyone has an inviolable right to personal safety.
    2. The principle of free speech is inviolable and must be protected at all costs.

  2. Considered too important to be changed or damaged.

    1. The agreement had an inviolable clause.
    2. The traditions of the village are considered inviolable by its residents.

Synonyms

sacred untouchable immune secure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inviolable" in English means: Something that is inviolable must not be violated or harmed., Considered too important to be changed or damaged..

The phonetic transcription of "inviolable" is /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/ in British English and /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inviolable": sacred, untouchable, immune, secure.

Example usage of "inviolable": "Everyone has an inviolable right to personal safety.". More examples on the page.