inexorable

What does “inexorable” mean?

adjective.impossible to stop or prevent.

SAT Usage

this term often appears in passages discussing themes of fate, change, or the passage of time, emphasizing a relentless and unyielding force that cannot be altered. It conveys a sense of inevitability that distinguishes it from similar terms like "unstoppable," which may lack the connotation of a moral or emotional weight behind the resistance to change.

Common Confusions

Inexorable implies an unavoidable and relentless force often tied to fate, while relentless usually suggests persistent effort or intensity without the same connotation of inevitability or moral weight.

Example Sentences

• The inexorable rise in prices was beyond anyone's control.

Word Parts: How to Remember “inexorable”

Break “inexorable” into its parts: in- (not). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: in- not (Latin)