uninovable
A person, organization, or object that is fundamentally incapable of being innovated or resistant to any form of modernization. It refers to an entity that has reached a definitive plateau where further creative change or technological improvement is perceived as impossible or unnecessary.
Examples
3 of 5My grandfather is a true uninovable when it comes to switching from paper maps to GPS technology.
My grandfather is someone who refuses to change his ways regarding using paper maps instead of GPS.
The committee classified certain historical traditions as uninovables to ensure their cultural essence remains untouched by modern trends.
The board decided that some old traditions are things that should not be changed to keep their original meaning safe from modern influence.
Don't bother suggesting a new workflow to the manager; he's a total uninovable and likes things exactly as they are.
It is useless to suggest a new way of working to the boss because he is someone who hates change and prefers the old ways.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: UN (not) + INOVA (new/innovation) + ABLE (capable). An 'un-inova-ble' is literally 'not-new-able'—it cannot be made new.
Quick Quiz
The CEO warned that if the department remained a(n) ________, it would eventually be phased out by more agile competitors.
Correct!
The correct answer is: uninovable
Examples
My grandfather is a true uninovable when it comes to switching from paper maps to GPS technology.
everydayMy grandfather is someone who refuses to change his ways regarding using paper maps instead of GPS.
The committee classified certain historical traditions as uninovables to ensure their cultural essence remains untouched by modern trends.
formalThe board decided that some old traditions are things that should not be changed to keep their original meaning safe from modern influence.
Don't bother suggesting a new workflow to the manager; he's a total uninovable and likes things exactly as they are.
informalIt is useless to suggest a new way of working to the boss because he is someone who hates change and prefers the old ways.
In sociological terms, the uninovable represents a segment of society that prioritizes stability over the risks associated with progress.
academicIn sociology, the term refers to a part of the population that values staying the same more than the dangers of moving forward.
Our primary challenge this quarter is identifying the uninovables within our legacy software that are preventing full system integration.
businessOur main problem this period is finding the parts of our old software that cannot be updated and are stopping the whole system from working together.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
stuck with uninovables
being forced to deal with people or things that won't change
the class of uninovables
a category of things that cannot be modernized
labeling someone an uninovable
describing a person as resistant to all innovation
Often Confused With
Uninnovative describes a lack of creativity, while an uninovable is the entity itself that cannot or will not be changed.
Usage Notes
This word is often used in high-level business strategy or academic sociology to describe systemic resistance to change. It can be used as both a noun (the person/thing) and an adjective (the quality), though it is specifically tested as a noun in advanced contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'uninovable' when they simply mean 'old-fashioned.' Remember that an uninovable is specifically someone or something that cannot be improved or modernized, not just something that is old.
Memory Tip
Break it down: UN (not) + INOVA (new/innovation) + ABLE (capable). An 'un-inova-ble' is literally 'not-new-able'—it cannot be made new.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (into) and 'novus' (new), combined with the English prefix 'un-' (not) and the suffix '-able' (capable of).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the fast-paced tech culture of the 21st century, being called an uninovable is often a severe criticism of a company's or individual's future viability.
Quick Quiz
The CEO warned that if the department remained a(n) ________, it would eventually be phased out by more agile competitors.
Correct!
The correct answer is: uninovable
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