Relentlessly

/rɪˈlɛnt.ləs.li/ adverb

Definition

In a way that never stops or slows down; without showing pity, mercy, or letting up.

Etymology

From 'relentless,' which comes from 're-' (again) and 'lent' (past tense of 'lend'). 'Lent' evolved from Latin 'lentus' meaning 'slow' or 'yielding,' so 'relentless' means 'not yielding.'

Kelly Says

Here's a weird linguistic fact: 'relentless' contains the word 'lent,' which comes from a Latin word meaning 'slow'—so 'relentless' literally means 'not slow,' which is exactly why it describes things that never stop pushing forward without mercy.

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