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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

inalienably en · ADV

Etymology

Etymology tree English inalienable Middle English -ly English -ly English inalienably From inalienable + -ly.

Meanings

  1. In an inalienable manner.
    • This was his intention to persuade their aged grandfather to transfer his own heirship to Arthur, which he considered it a fortunate circumstance was in his power, with the exception of a very small estate, tied inalienably to the heir of that ancient and distinguished family. 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XXI, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC, page 263:

Forms

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more inalienably Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most inalienably Degree=Sup lexicographic