inexorable — impossible to stop or prevent; relentless and unstoppable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to stop or prevent; relentless and unstoppable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈeksərəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat's inexorable demand for treats at 3 AM is slowly driving me insane.
- The inexorable rise of coffee prices means I'll have to switch to water soon.
- Climate change represents an inexorable challenge that requires immediate action.
inexorable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈeksərəbəl/]
impossible to stop or prevent; relentless and unstoppable
The inexorable tide swallows the sandcastle no matter how fast the kids rebuild.
Inexorable forces bury what was once adorable and memorable
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin inexorabilis, derived from the prefix in- (not) combined with exorabilis (able to be moved by entreaty), which comes from exorare meaning to beseech or entreat.
Breakdown
in- (not) + ex- (out) + orare (to pray/entreat) + -able (able to be) + -is (Latin adjective suffix) = inexorable (not able to be swayed by entreaty; relentless)
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📝Examples
“My cat's inexorable demand for treats at 3 AM is slowly driving me insane.”
“The inexorable rise of coffee prices means I'll have to switch to water soon.”
“Climate change represents an inexorable challenge that requires immediate action.”
“The inexorable passage of time makes every moment precious.”
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