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Meaning of INEXPIABLE

Pronunciation:  in'ekspeeubul

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adj]  incapable of being atoned for
 

INEXPIABLE is a 10 letter word that starts with I.

 

 Synonyms: unpardonable
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\In*ex"pi*a*ble\, a. [L. inexpiabilis: cf. F.
inexpiable. See {In-} not, and {Expiable}.]
1. Admitting of no expiation, atonement, or satisfaction; as,
   an inexpiable crime or offense. --Pomfret.

2. Incapable of being mollified or appeased; relentless;
   implacable. [Archaic] ``Inexpiable hate.'' --Milton.

         They are at inexpiable war with all establishments.
                                               --Burke.

 

 

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