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inexorably
ihn-EHK-suh-ruh-blee
Inexorably (adverb) means In a way that cannot be stopped or changed; relentlessly. Example: “The debt grew inexorably until the business finally folded.”
adverb
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In a way that cannot be stopped or changed; relentlessly.
"The debt grew inexorably until the business finally folded."
How to use inexorably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening steadily and unstoppably, with no way to hold it back.
Common pairings
inexorably towards
grow inexorably
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inexorably
- Superlative
- most inexorably
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The debt grew _____ until the business finally folded.
Etymology
From inexorable + -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for inexorably
notably
probably
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favorably
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reasonably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inexorably” mean?
The word “inexorably” means in a way that cannot be stopped or changed; relentlessly. In plain terms, happening steadily and unstoppably, with no way to hold it back.
How do you pronounce “inexorably”?
“Inexorably” is pronounced ihn-EHK-suh-ruh-blee (/ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ in IPA).
How do you use “inexorably” in a sentence?
Here is “inexorably” used in a sentence: “The debt grew inexorably until the business finally folded.”
What part of speech is “inexorably”?
“Inexorably” is an adverb.
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