Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

indecinable

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈklaɪnəbl/
Definition
Not subject to decline in inflection or grammar.
Examples
  • The word ‘sheep’ is often considered indeclinable as it remains the same in both singular and plural forms.
  • In some languages, certain pronouns are indeclinable, simplifying their use in conversation.
Meaning
The term refers to a word or phrase that does not change form or is not altered by grammatical cases or numbers.
Synonyms
  • unchanging
  • fixed
  • constant