inviolably
- adverb
- /ɪnˈvaɪələblɪ/
- Formal
:
inviolablemente
- The rules must be inviolably followed to ensure fairness in the competition.
Examples
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The treaty was inviolably upheld by both nations, maintaining peace for decades.
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At that time, the custodial powers of fathers began to be seen not simply as a form of property right inviolably vested in a biological father but, rather, as a kind of trust linked to his responsibility as a guardian.
Academic text (2001) -
The Articles of this Confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the Union shall be perpetual; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States and be afterwards confirmed by the legislatures of every State.
Blog text (9) -
Inviolably inviolate body unassailably confined within a wall of stone ("leda, lada, aflutter afraida, so does your girdle grow!").
Fiction book (1991) -
Her promise to protect the environment was inviolably sincere, reflecting her deep commitment.
How Inviolable
Surface Forms
Morphology
inviolably = inviolable (semi-transparent) = in + violate + able + ly
The adverb is formed straightforwardly from the adjective 'inviolable' with the standard adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Etymology
The word inviolably comes from in- meaning 'not' and violate meaning 'to break or harm'. So, something kept inviolably cannot be broken or disrespected.