inexorable

in·ex·o·ra·ble

adj
\(ˌ)i-ˈneks-rə-bəl, -ˈnek-sə-, -ˈneg-zə-rə-\

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

Examples of INEXORABLE

1. the inexorable rise of a political movement

Origin of INEXORABLE

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

First Known Use: 1542