adjective

inexorable

inexorable, relentless

The inexorable march of time continues.

The inexorable march of time continues.

He faced the inexorable truth.

He faced the inexorable truth.

the inexorable ((noun)) - impossible to stop or prevent. The inexorable march of time continues.

Synonyms: relentless, unstoppable, unyielding; Antonyms: flexible, merciful

From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'exorabilis' (pliable, to be moved by entreaty). Means something that cannot be stopped or persuaded.

Think of 'in-' (not) + 'ex-oracle'. You can't persuade an oracle to change a prophecy; it's unchangeable and unstoppable.

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