C2
inexorably vs inextricably
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inexorablyadverb/ɪˈnek.sər.ə.bli/ | Meaning in a way that cannot be stopped or changed | Goes with move inexorably | Example The glacier moves inexorably down the valley, a few meters each year. |
| inextricablyadverb/ˌɪn.ɪkˈstrɪk.ə.bli/ | Meaning in a way that cannot be separated | Goes with — | Example Her happiness is inextricably linked to the success of the family business. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Automation is leading to fewer jobs on factory floors.