Ineluctably: meaning, definitions and examples

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ineluctably

 

[ ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inevitable situation

Ineluctably means in a manner that cannot be avoided or escaped. It describes something that is certain to happen and is often used to express the inevitability of fate or circumstances.

Synonyms

certainly, inevitably, unavoidably.

Examples of usage

  • We ineluctably face the consequences of our choices.
  • The storm arrived ineluctably, leaving no time for preparation.
  • Time passes ineluctably, regardless of our wishes.
  • They ineluctably fell into old habits despite their efforts to change.

Translations

Translations of the word "ineluctably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inevitavelmente

🇮🇳 अपरिहार्य रूप से

🇩🇪 unausweichlich

🇮🇩 tak terhindarkan

🇺🇦 неминуче

🇵🇱 nieuchronnie

🇯🇵 避けられない形で

🇫🇷 inévitablement

🇪🇸 ineludiblemente

🇹🇷 kaçınılmaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 피할 수 없이

🇸🇦 بشكل لا مفر منه

🇨🇿 nevyhnutelně

🇸🇰 nevyhnutne

🇨🇳 不可避免地

🇸🇮 neizogibno

🇮🇸 óhjákvæmilega

🇰🇿 қашып құтыла алмайтын түрде

🇬🇪 აუცილებლად

🇦🇿 qaçılmaz bir şəkildə

🇲🇽 ineludiblemente

Etymology

The word 'ineluctably' comes from the Latin 'ineluctabilis', which is derived from 'in-' (not) and 'eluctabilis' (that can be escaped). 'Eluctabilis' itself is from 'eluctari', meaning 'to struggle out'. The term emerged in the English language during the early 17th century, signifying a philosophical and literary notion of inevitability, especially in the context of fate and destiny. It has been utilized by various writers and philosophers over the centuries, emphasizing the concept that certain events or outcomes are unavoidable, thus shaping discussions in literature, theology, and existential thought.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,194, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.