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Perforce: meaning, definitions and examples

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perforce

 

[ pษ™rหˆfษ”rs ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inevitably necessary

Perforce is used to indicate that something must happen or be the case due to a certain situation or set of circumstances. It implies that there is no choice but to act in a particular way. The word is derived from the necessity or compulsion imposed by circumstances. When something must occur, it happens perforce.

Synonyms

inevitably, necessarily, unavoidably

Examples of usage

  • You must perforce accept the terms of the agreement.
  • Given the heavy rainfall, the game was perforce postponed.
  • She perforce had to leave early to catch her flight.

Translations

Translations of the word "perforce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perforce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคซเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช perforce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perforce

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะพะฑั…ั–ะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perforce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ…็„ถ็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de force

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ por fuerza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zorunlu olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์ฉ” ์ˆ˜ ์—†์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ุถุฑูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevyhnutelnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevyhnutne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟ…็„ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ po sili

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nauรฐsynlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะดะตั‚ั‚ั– ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mecburi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ por fuerza

Etymology

The term 'perforce' originated from the Middle English phrase 'per force,' meaning 'by force' or 'through force.' It combines the prefix 'per-' from Latin, which means 'through' or 'by means of,' with 'force,' derived from the Old French 'forz' or Latin 'fortis,' indicating strength or power. The usage of 'perforce' has been documented in English literature since the late 14th century, often employed to emphasize the lack of choice in a situation. Over time, its meaning has evolved to encompass the idea of something that is necessary or inevitable due to specific circumstances rather than just physical strength or coercion. Today, it is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts, where it emphasizes an unavoidable outcome.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,311, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.