First Known Use: 15th century
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inexpiable
adjective in·ex·pi·a·ble \(ˌ)i-ˈnek-spē-ə-bəl\
Definition of INEXPIABLE
1
: not capable of being atoned for
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Origin of INEXPIABLE
Middle English inexpyable, from Latin inexpiabilis, from in- + expiare to expiate
Related to INEXPIABLE
- Synonyms
- indefensible, inexcusable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unwarrantable
- Antonyms
- defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial
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