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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inextricably
- Superlative
- most inextricably
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Etymology
From inextricable + -ly, ultimately from Latin inextricabilis, "impossible to disentangle."
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.".
