Inexorable

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛksərəbəl/

Definitions of inexorable

adjective impossible to stop or prevent; relentless

Example Sentences

A1 The inexorable march of time cannot be stopped.

A2 The inexorable rise in prices is causing concern among consumers.

B1 The company faced the inexorable decline in sales despite their best efforts.

B2 The inexorable progression of technology is changing the way we live.

C1 The inexorable force of globalization is reshaping economies around the world.

C2 The inexorable march of progress cannot be halted by resistance.

Examples of inexorable in a Sentence

formal The inexorable force of nature cannot be stopped.

informal His inexorable determination to succeed is admirable.

slang She's on an inexorable path to becoming a boss.

figurative The inexorable march of time waits for no one.

Grammatical Forms of inexorable

• past tense: inexorably
• plural: inexorables
• comparative: more inexorable
• superlative: most inexorable
• present tense: inexorably
• future tense: will be inexorable
• perfect tense: has been inexorable
• continuous tense: is being inexorable
• singular: inexorable
• positive degree: inexorable
• infinitive: to be inexorable
• gerund: inexorably
• participle: inexorably

Origin and Evolution of inexorable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inexorable' originated from the Latin word 'inexorabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'exorare' meaning 'to entreat'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'inexorable' was primarily used to describe something or someone that cannot be persuaded or moved by entreaties. Over time, the word has evolved to also convey the idea of something that is relentless, unyielding, or inevitable.