Ask Difference

Unalienable vs. Inalienable — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Unalienable and Inalienable

ADVERTISEMENT

Definitions

Unalienable

Not to be separated, given away, or taken away; inalienable
"All of them ... claim unalienable dignity as individuals" (Garrison Keillor).

Inalienable

That cannot be transferred to another or others
Inalienable rights.

Unalienable

Not alienable.

Inalienable

Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.
An inalienable right is a right that cannot be given away

Unalienable

Inalienable; as, unalienable rights.
ADVERTISEMENT

Inalienable

(grammar) Of or pertaining to a noun belonging to a special class in which the possessive construction differs from the norm, especially for particular familial relationships and body parts.

Unalienable

Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another;
Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights

Inalienable

Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable; as, in inalienable birthright.

Inalienable

Incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another;
Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights

Inalienable

Not subject to forfeiture;
An unforfeitable right
ADVERTISEMENT

Popular Comparisons

Featured Comparisons

Trending Comparisons

New Phrases