adverb

inextricably

Inextricably (adverb) means In a way that is so closely connected it can't be separated or untangled. Example: “The two companies' finances are now inextricably linked.”

adverb

In a way that is so closely connected it can't be separated or untangled.

"The two companies' finances are now inextricably linked."

"Her career became inextricably tied to the success of that one film."

How to use inextricably

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo tightly bound together that you can't pull the two things apart.

Common pairings

inextricably linked inextricably bound up with inextricably tied to

Word forms

more inextricably comparative, most inextricably superlative

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Etymology

From inextricable + -ly, ultimately from Latin inextricabilis, "impossible to disentangle."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for inextricably

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inextricably” mean?

The word “inextricably” means in a way that is so closely connected it can't be separated or untangled. In plain terms, so tightly bound together that you can't pull the two things apart.

How do you use “inextricably” in a sentence?

Here is “inextricably” used in a sentence: “The two companies' finances are now inextricably linked.”

What part of speech is “inextricably”?

“Inextricably” is an adverb.

Where does the word “inextricably” come from?

The word “inextricably” comes from Latin. From inextricable + -ly, ultimately from Latin inextricabilis, "impossible to disentangle.".