Definition

The quality of being impossible to stop or prevent; relentless or unyielding nature.

Example

The inexorableness of time makes it impossible to hold onto the past.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the inexorableness of time?

Yeah, it just keeps moving forward no matter what we do.

It's kind of scary when you think about it, right?

Absolutely, we have to make the most of every moment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexorableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "exorabilis" (from Latin, meaning to be moved by entreaty), and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being unable to be persuaded or moved, hence relentless or unyielding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'moved by entreaty' ('exorabilis') — that's why inexorableness means the quality of being unyielding.

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