inflexibly
|in-flex-i-bly|
C1
/ɪnˈflɛksəbli/
(inflexible)
unyielding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inflexibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inflexibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'flexibilis' meant 'flexible.'
Historical Evolution
'inflexibilis' transformed into the French word 'inflexible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inflexible' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being bent,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not adaptable or changeable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
