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incurably

/ɪnˈkjʊr.ə.bli/
in · cur · a · bly
Adjective:incurable
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• adverb

1

In a manner or to a degree that cannot be cured, healed, or remedied medically.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed as being incurably ill and was moved to palliative care."

2

In a way that is permanent and impossible to change, reform, or correct (often used figuratively of habits, traits, or attitudes).

Example

"Even after several setbacks, he remained incurably optimistic about the success of his startup."

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• Rhymes for incurably

• Nearby Words

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incuriosity
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'incurable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Old French to Late Latin 'incurabilis', from 'in-' (not) and 'curabilis' (able to be cured).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incurably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incurably
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