inexorable
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Adjective — Impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable.
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How to use inexorable
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Etymology
From Latin inexōrābilis, "relentless" — in- + exōrābilis, "able to be moved by pleading," from exōrāre, "to win over by begging."
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What does “inexorable” mean?
The word “inexorable” means impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable. In plain terms, grinding on relentlessly and unstoppably, or (for a person) refusing to soften no matter how much you plead.
How do you pronounce “inexorable”?
“Inexorable” is pronounced ihn-EHK-saw-ruh-buhl (/ɪnˈɛksɚəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “inexorable” in a sentence?
Here is “inexorable” used in a sentence: “The company's decline seemed inexorable once its main rival launched.”
What part of speech is “inexorable”?
“Inexorable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inexorable” come from?
The word “inexorable” comes from Latin. From Latin inexōrābilis, "relentless" — in- + exōrābilis, "able to be moved by pleading," from exōrāre, "to win over by begging.".
How many meanings does “inexorable” have?
“Inexorable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable.