ineluctable
UK: ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəb(ə)l | US: ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəb(ə)l
adj. impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable
ineluctable = in<not> + eluct<struggle> + able<capable of>
- in (Latin prefix): Negation, meaning "not."
- eluct (from Latin eluctari): "To struggle out" or "resist."
- able (Latin suffix -abilis): "Capable of" or "susceptible to."
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin ineluctabilis, combining in- (not) + eluctari (to struggle against). The word originally described something so inevitable that resistance was futile. Over time, it retained its core meaning of "inescapable," often used in philosophical or literary contexts to emphasize fate or unavoidable outcomes.
The march of time is ineluctable; no one can stop its progress.
She faced the ineluctable truth that her decision would change everything.
The scientist acknowledged the ineluctable laws of physics.
His rise to power seemed ineluctable, given his strategic brilliance.
Despite their efforts, the team confronted the ineluctable failure of the project.