Inviolate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

Definitions of inviolate

adjective not violated or profaned; intact; unbroken

Example Sentences

A1 The ancient ruins were left inviolate by the tourists.

A2 The rules of the game must be kept inviolate.

B1 The confidentiality of the information must remain inviolate.

B2 The treaty aims to keep the borders inviolate.

C1 The artist's vision remained inviolate despite criticism.

C2 The principles of democracy must be held inviolate at all times.

Examples of inviolate in a Sentence

formal The inviolate principles of the constitution must be upheld at all times.

informal We promised to keep this secret inviolate, so don't go blabbing about it.

slang I'll make sure that your privacy remains inviolate, no worries.

figurative Her love for him was inviolate, untouched by the passage of time.

Grammatical Forms of inviolate

• past tense: inviolated
• plural: inviolates
• comparative: more inviolate
• superlative: most inviolate
• present tense: inviolate
• future tense: will inviolate
• perfect tense: has inviolated
• continuous tense: is inviolating
• singular: inviolate
• positive degree: inviolate
• infinitive: to inviolate
• gerund: inviolating
• participle: inviolating

Origin and Evolution of inviolate

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inviolate' originated from the Latin word 'inviolatus', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'violare' meaning 'to violate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not violated or not broken, the word 'inviolate' has evolved to also convey the idea of being pure, untouched, or sacred.