Ineluctably
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bli/noun
In a manner that cannot be avoided or escaped.
Did you know?The roots of 'ineluctably' suggest a world governed by forces beyond our control, echoing ancient beliefs in destiny and inevitability.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ineluctabilis
“That cannot be avoided or escaped.”
Middle French
Old French
ineluctable
“Unavoidable; inevitable.”
17th Century
English
ineluctable
“Incapable of being evaded; bound to occur.”
Modern English
English
ineluctably
“In a manner that is unavoidable or inescapable.”