inexorable

adjective  C2
Plain meaning

impossible to stop or prevent once it has started

Exam-register meaning

relentless and unavoidable, often describing trends, processes, or pressure

In context
naturalThe town changed under the inexorable pressure of tourism.
examThe article examines the inexorable rise of data-driven decision-making in public services.
Common collocations
inexorable riseinexorable declineinexorable pressure
Watch out
Do not use inexorable for any fast change; it means unstoppable, not just quick.
Word family
inexorably (adverb)inexorability (noun)
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