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- [in-flek-suh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈflɛk sə bəl/
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- [in-flek-suh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈflɛk sə bəl/
Definitions of inflexibly word
- adjective inflexibly not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod. 1
- adjective inflexibly of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.; immovable: an inflexible determination. 1
- adjective inflexibly not permitting change or variation; unalterable: inflexible rules. 1
- noun inflexibly With a firmness that resists all importunity or persuasion; in an inflexible, unyielding or immovable manner; relentlessly. 1
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Origin of inflexibly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin inflexibilis rigid, unbending. See in-3, flexible
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inflexibly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inflexibly
adv inflexibly
- firmly — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- obstinately — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- unalterably — not capable of being altered, changed, or modified.
adverb inflexibly
- unbending — not bending or curving; inflexible; rigid.
- stubbornly — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- intransigency — a person who refuses to agree or compromise, as in politics.
- unyieldingly — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- dogmatically — relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal: We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.
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