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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

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 notes

In plain EnglishHappening steadily and unstoppably, with no way to hold it back.

Common pairings

inexorably towards grow inexorably

Word forms

more inexorably comparative, most inexorably superlative

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Etymology

From inexorable + -ly.

Rhymes for inexorably

notably probably arguably amicably suitably reliably admirably favorably miserably reasonably invariably remarkably

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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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