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inexorable
What does inexorable mean?
inexorable (adjective): impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce inexorable?
/ˌɪˈnɛksəɹəbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does inexorable come from?
From Middle French inexorable, from Latin inexōrābilis (“relentless, inexorable”) (or directly from the Latin word).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “inexorable” mean?
living by preying on other living animals
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appropriate for or engaged in office work
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easily perceived; easy to become aware of
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impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable
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