SET IN STONE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase set in stone. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SET IN STONE
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conclusive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question | ||||||||
definitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • clearly defined or formulated • of recognized authority or excellence • supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement | ||||||||
established | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established adjective satellite • settled securely and unconditionally • conforming with accepted standards • shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt • introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation | ||||||||
firm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter | ||||||||
fixed | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • securely placed or fastened or set adjective satellite • (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value • fixed and unmoving • incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices" | ||||||||
immutable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature adjective satellite • constant and unchanging | ||||||||
irrevocable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • incapable of being retracted or revoked | ||||||||
unchangeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not changeable or subject to change | ||||||||
carved in stone | ||||||||
adjective satellite • no longer changeable |