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inalienable

/ɪnˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/
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Adverb:inalienably
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• adjective

1

Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor (especially of fundamental legal, moral, or human rights).

Example

"The constitution guarantees that freedom of speech is an inalienable right of every citizen."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'inalienable' is the standard form in modern English, the variant 'unalienable' was famously used by Thomas Jefferson in the United States Declaration of Independence.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'inaliénable', formed from the Latin negative prefix 'in-' and 'alienabilis' (from 'alienare', meaning 'to make another's' or 'to transfer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inalienable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inalienable
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