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- [in-i-luhk-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈlʌk tə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.ɪ.ˈlʌk.tə.bl/
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- [in-i-luhk-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈlʌk tə bəl/
Definitions of ineluctable word
- adjective ineluctable incapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny. Synonyms: inevitable, unavoidable, irrevocable, unpreventable, unstoppable, inexorable. Antonyms: certain, sure, fated. 1
- noun ineluctable Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable. 1
- adjective ineluctable You use ineluctable to describe something that cannot be stopped, escaped, or ignored. 0
- adjective ineluctable (esp of fate) incapable of being avoided; inescapable 0
- adjective ineluctable not to be avoided or escaped; certain; inevitable 0
- adjective ineluctable Impossible to avoid or escape; inescapable, irresistible. 0
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Origin of ineluctable
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin inēluctābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + ēluctā(rī) to force a way out or over, surmount (ē- e-1 + luctārī to wrestle) + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Ineluctable
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ineluctable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineluctable
adj ineluctable
- inescapable — incapable of being escaped, ignored, or avoided; ineluctable: inescapable responsibilities.
- inevitable — unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary: an inevitable conclusion.
- unavoidable — unable to be avoided; inevitable: an unavoidable delay.
adjective ineluctable
- inexorable — unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- sure — free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
Antonyms for ineluctable
adjective ineluctable
- avoidable — Something that is avoidable can be prevented from happening.
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