Inexorable
Word of the Day
What is Inexorable?
adjective
Impossible to stop or prevent; unyielding.
Pronunciation
Why This Word?
Selected for the unstoppable rise of young athletes like Luke Littler, and the inevitable momentum in global political events.
Examples of Use
Here's how this word appears in everyday language:
The advance of time is inexorable, no matter how we wish it to slow down.
The movie portrays the inexorable rise of an empire built on deception.
Public opinion shifted with the inexorable force of truth.
Word Origins
From Latin inexorabilis, meaning “unyielding” or “relentless”.
Originally used to describe people who would not be swayed by pleas — now extended to time, fate, or progress.
First appearance in English: 15th century
Word Family
Related forms of this word:
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Adjective:
His inexorable will moved nations.
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Adverb:
The system was collapsing inexorably.
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Noun:
There was a terrifying inexorability in his logic.
Around the World
How this word appears in other languages:
- Spanish: inexorable
- French: inexorable
- German: unerbittlich
- Italian: inesorabile
- Portuguese: inexorável
If you Already Know This Word
If you've mastered this word, try these more advanced alternatives:
Inevitable
Close in meaning, but more neutral — “inexorable” implies unrelenting force.
Relentless
Similar, but more emotional — often used for pursuit or pressure.
Implacable
Describes a person or enemy that cannot be calmed or reasoned with.
Unstoppable
A more modern and less formal synonym for “inexorable”.
Fun Facts
- The word “inexorable” has appeared in over 200 New York Times editorials since 2000, often tied to global change.
- In legal and rhetorical speech, “inexorable logic” is used to describe an argument that cannot be refuted.
Cultural Usage
- In Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables”, the pursuit by Inspector Javert is an inexorable force in Jean Valjean’s life.
- In “No Country for Old Men”, the killer represents an almost mythic, inexorable embodiment of fate.
Common Mistakes
Often mistaken for “inevitable” — but “inexorable” emphasizes force or will that resists all influence.
Micro Story
The future arrived like an inexorable tide — silent, unstoppable, and indifferent to doubt.