Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Inexorable
adjective
/ in-EK-suh-ruh-bul /
Medium
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; continuing without any possibility of being altered, reversed, or stopped
Origin / Etymology
Latin inexorabilis — from in- (not) + exorabilis (able to be moved by entreaty); rooted in exorare, 'to prevail upon'
Synonyms
Relentless
Unstoppable
Inevitable
Unremitting
Implacable
Antonyms
Stoppable
Reversible
Avoidable
Example Sentence
"The inexorable rise of renewable energy costs continues to erode the economic case for new coal-fired power plants in India."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Strong word for Essay and GS-3 answers on climate change, urbanisation, technological disruption, and demographic shifts. Use phrases like 'the inexorable march of globalisation' or 'the inexorable pressure of climate migration' to elevate answer language. Avoid overuse — reserve for truly unstoppable trends.
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