Inextricable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inextricable

 

[ ɪnˈɛkstrɪkəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

complex connection

The term inextricable describes something that cannot be separated or disentangled. This is often used in contexts where two elements are tightly bound to one another, making it impossible to separate their effects or existence. For example, one might refer to the inextricable link between culture and identity. In literature, themes may present characters or situations that are inextricably linked, emphasizing the complexity of their relationships. The word implies a sense of permanence and deep entwinement.

Synonyms

entangled, indissoluble, inseparable, unbreakable.

Examples of usage

  • The inextricable bond between the mother and child.
  • Their fates were inextricable from the history of the region.
  • The inextricable relationship between poverty and education.
  • Inextricable ties of friendship can withstand any challenge.

Translations

Translations of the word "inextricable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inextricável

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य

🇩🇪 untrennbar

🇮🇩 tak terpisahkan

🇺🇦 невід'ємний

🇵🇱 nierozdzielny

🇯🇵 不可分離の

🇫🇷 inextricable

🇪🇸 inextricable

🇹🇷 ayrılmaz

🇰🇷 불가분의

🇸🇦 لا ينفصل

🇨🇿 neoddělitelný

🇸🇰 neoddeliteľný

🇨🇳 不可分割的

🇸🇮 neizločljiv

🇮🇸 óaðskiljanlegur

🇰🇿 ажырамас

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი

🇦🇿 ayrılmaz

🇲🇽 inextricable

Etymology

The word inextricable has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'inextricabilis', which means 'not to be disentangled'. The prefix 'in-' denotes negation, while 'extricabilis' comes from 'extricare' meaning 'to extricate' or 'to free'. Over time, it evolved in English to describe not just physical entanglements but also abstract connections that are deeply intertwined and cannot be easily separated. In literary and philosophical texts, the term has been used to convey complex relationships and interdependencies, highlighting how certain concepts or entities are fundamentally linked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,420, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.