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inexorable

adjective in·ex·o·ra·ble \(ˌ)i-ˈneks-rə-bəl, -ˈnek-sə-, -ˈneg-zə-rə-\

: not able to be stopped or changed

Full Definition of INEXORABLE

: not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless <inexorable progress>

— in·ex·o·ra·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)i-ˌneks-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌnek-sə-, -ˌneg-zə-\ noun

— in·ex·o·ra·ble·ness \-ˈneks-rə-bəl-nəs, -ˈnek-sə-, -ˈneg-zə-\ noun

— in·ex·o·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb

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Latin inexorabilis, from in- + exorabilis pliant, from exorare to prevail upon, from ex- + orare to speak — more at oration

First Known Use: 1542

INEXORABILITY Defined for Kids

adjective in·ex·o·ra·ble \i-ˈnek-sə-rə-bəl\

: relentless <We cannot stop the inexorable passing of time.>

— in·ex·o·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb

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