inextricably

[ in-ik-strik-uh-blee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is unable to be separated or disentangled:

   Climate and agriculture are inextricably linked: climate affects agricultural production, and agricultural emissions affect the climate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inextricably¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; inextricab(le) ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Form and content are inextricably bound in a musical that melds elements of Kabuki and Bunraku with the rhythms of American musical theater.

From Los Angeles Times

The band’s 1987 debut, “Appetite for Destruction,” remains an album inextricably linked with Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly a dozen Democrats vented to Politico about their anger towards Biden, whose legacy they say is now inextricably linked to Trump's return to power.

From Salon

“Our health is inextricably tied to the food we eat,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the last three years, the 20-year-old British actor has become inextricably linked to his character on the Netflix series “Heartstopper,” a kind-hearted teenager with an almost inhuman capacity for happiness, vulnerability and generosity.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inevitably