Implacable
/ɪmˈplæk.ə.bəl/noun
Unable to be placated or appeased.
Did you know?The term "implacable" derives from Latin roots meaning 'not able to be softened', hinting at an ancient belief in unyielding fate or destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
implacabilis
“Not able to be appeased or made calm.”
Old French
Old French
implacable
“Unyielding; unable to be pacified.”
Middle English
Middle English
implacable
“Incapable of being calmed or satisfied.”
Modern English
English
implacable
“Referring to an unyielding disposition or relentless nature.”
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