inescapably
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/ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/
(inescapable)
unavoidable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inescapably' originates from the word 'inescapable', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'escapable', which comes from the Latin 'escapare', meaning 'to escape'.
Historical Evolution
'inescapable' changed from the Latin word 'escapare' and eventually became the modern English word 'inescapable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to escape', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that cannot be avoided or escaped.
The consequences of his actions were inescapably severe.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 04:06