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inflexibly

|in/flex/i/bly|

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/ɪnˈflɛksəbli/

(inflexible)

unyielding

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
inflexibleinflexiblesmore inflexiblemost inflexibleinflexibilityinflexibly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'inflexibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inflexibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'flexibilis' meant 'flexible.'

Historical Evolution

'inflexibilis' transformed into the French word 'inflexible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inflexible' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not capable of being bent,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not adaptable or changeable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not flexible or adaptable.

She inflexibly adhered to her principles.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42